Santite

(repeating unit)KB5O8 · 4H2OIMA symbolSnt[1]Strunz classification6.EA.10Crystal systemOrthorhombicCrystal classPyramidal (mm2)
H-M symbol: (mm2)Space groupAba2IdentificationColorColourlessLusterVitreousReferences[2]

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

  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. ^ "Santite". mindat.org. Retrieved 2021-12-17.

External links

  • Webmineral.com - Santite
  • Handbook of Mineralogy - Santite


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