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Santite Mineral Data
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General Santite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
KB5O6(OH)4•2(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 293.20 gm |
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Potassium 13.33 % K 16.06 % K2O |
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Boron 18.43 % B 59.36 % B2O3 |
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Hydrogen 2.75 % H 24.58 % H2O |
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Oxygen 65.48 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
KB5O6(OH)4•2(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Formed in fumaroles, probably a product of reaction between potassium-rich solutions and larderellite |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1970 |
| Locality: |
Larderello, Val di Cecina, Tuscany, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Giorgio Santi (1746-1822), Italian chemist and Director, Museum of Natural History, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Santite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 18211 |
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PDF 25-624 |
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