Santite
| Santite | |
|---|---|
 Santite crystals | |
| General | |
| Category | Nesoborates |
| Formula | 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] |
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Santite". mindat.org. Retrieved 2021-12-17.