Santite Explained

Santite
Category:	Nesoborates
Formula:	KB5O8 · 4H2O
Imasymbol:	Snt^[1]
Strunz:	6.EA.10
System:	Orthorhombic
Class:	Pyramidal (mm2) H-M symbol: (mm2)
Symmetry:	Aba2
Color:	Colourless
Luster:	Vitreous
References:	^[2]

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.

External links

• Webmineral.com - Santite
• Handbook of Mineralogy - Santite

Notes and References

1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
2. Web site: Santite. mindat.org. 2021-12-17.