Santite
A variety of Minerals
What is Santite?
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.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- K[B5O6(OH)4] · 2H2O
- Elements
- B, H, K, O
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