Santite

Formula: KB5O6(OH)4.2H2O

Origin of name: for G. Santi, Italian naturalist

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: mm2

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Colour: colourless

Diaphaneity: transparent

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Habit: irregular grains to 0.06 mm

Hardness

Specific gravity: 1.74

Cleavage: none

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