Chemistry:Santite
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| Santite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Nesoborates |
| Formula (repeating unit) | KB5O8 · 4H2O |
| Strunz classification | 6.EA.10 |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Crystal class | Pyramidal (mm2) H-M symbol: (mm2) |
| Space group | Aba2 |
| Identification | |
| Color | Colourless |
| |re|er}} | Vitreous |
| References | [1] |
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
- ↑ "Santite". mindat.org. https://www.mindat.org/min-3527.html. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ↑ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine 85 (3): 291–320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. Bibcode: 2021MinM...85..291W.
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