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IMA mineral species

Sassolite

B(OH)₃

Orthoboric acid, mineral species.

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Sassolite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaB(OH)₃
ElementsB, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness1
Density1.648 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolSso
Nickel–Strunz class6.AA.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

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

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