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IMA mineral species

Santite

K[B₅O₆(OH)₄] * 2H₂O

Nesoborate mineral.

White & Clear

Santite specimen
Santite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Orthorhombic
Chemical formulaK[B₅O₆(OH)₄] * 2H₂O
ElementsK, B, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSnt
Nickel–Strunz class6.EA.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Larderello, Italy

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