Vitimite

Ca₆[B₁₄O₁₉](SO₄)(OH)₁₄ * 5H₂O

Sulfate-borate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₆[B₁₄O₁₉](SO₄)(OH)₁₄ * 5H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
6.HA.45
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Vti
Locality
🇷🇺 Solongo boron deposit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Solongo boron deposit

Source: Wikidata

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