Formula: H3BO3
Origin of name: after locality Sasso, Italy
Crystal system: triclinic
Crystal class: -1
Twinning:
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Colour: white to gray, discoloured yellowish or brownish
Diaphaneity: transparent
Luster: pearly
Habit: crystals tabular, pseudohexagonal, plates less than 1 mm, acicular, rare, coatings and small scales
Hardness: 1
Specific gravity: 1.46 to 1.52
Cleavage: 1; {100} perfect, micaceous
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