- The largest borax mine in the world is located in Boron, California in the Mohave Desert.
- It burns with a green flame and is used to create green colored fireworks.
- Boron is an important mineral for plant life.
- It is generally not considered poisonous, but can be toxic in large doses.
- Some boron compounds such as borax have been used by ancient civilizations for thousands of years.
- The largest producers of boron minerals are Turkey, the United States, and Russia.
- Scientists think that boron has potential as a medicine to treat arthritis.
- Boron nitride can be used to make a material as hard as diamond.