Santite
(repeating unit)KB5O8 · 4H2O IMA symbol Snt[1] Strunz classification 6.EA.10 Crystal system Orthorhombic Crystal class Pyramidal (mm2)
H-M symbol: (mm2) Space group Aba2 Identification Color Colourless Luster Vitreous References [2]
H-M symbol: (mm2)
Santite (KB5O8·4H2O) is a hydrated borate mineral of potassium found in Tuscany, Italy. It is named for Georgi Santi (1746–1823), a former director of the Museum of Natural History, Italy.
References
External links
- Webmineral.com - Santite
- Handbook of Mineralogy - Santite
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