Satimolite

Overview

KNa2Al4(B2O5)3Cl3·13(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Barely Detectable Radiation	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.1 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Satimolite - 1.0-2.0  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	white
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	orthorhombic - unknown
Cleavage	none
Tenacity	chalky
Fracture	none
Luster	earthy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 26.07.04.01

Class: 26

Group: 26.07

Subgroup: 26.07.04 - satimolite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
26.07.04.01	satimolite	KNa2Al4(B2O5)3Cl3·13(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 06.HA.15

Group : 06

Subgroup : HA

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
06.HA.15	satimolite	KNa2Al4(B2O5)3Cl3·13(H2O)

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