Santite
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.
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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 |
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