Fontarnauite

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Fontarnauite

Fontarnauite

(Na,K)₂(Sr,Ca)(SO₄)[B₅O₈(OH)]·2H₂O

Borate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Na,K)₂(Sr,Ca)(SO₄)[B₅O₈(OH)]·2H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Brown
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
27.1.13.
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Fon
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Ramon Fontarnau i Griera

Source: Wikidata

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