Fontarnauite

fontarnauite

(Na,K)2(Sr,Ca)(SO4)[B5O8(OH)]·2H2O

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Overview

Fontarnauite is a relatively recently described, rare sulfate, borate mineral with the chemical formula (Na,K)2(Sr,Ca)(SO4)[B5O8(OH)]·2H2O. It is found in an evaporite boron deposit. It coexists with other evaporite boron minerals, especially probertite. It is monoclinic, crystallizing in the space group P21/c. It was named for Ramon Fontarnau i Griera, a materials scientist of the University of Barcelona.

Scientific references

Fontarnauite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19833684 Link
Fontarnauite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontarnauite Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: (Na,K)2(Sr,Ca)(SO4)[B5O8(OH)]·2H2O
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Mineral class: 6.DA.60
Crystal system: monoclinic

Image credits

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Prismatic fontarnauite crystals in thin section with crossed polars ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
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BSE-SEM image of fontarnauite crystals showing the perfect {010 ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
Optical (upper) and BSE-SEM (lower) images of a cluster of fontarnauite ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
12. FONTARNAUITE A) and B) Fontarnauite crystal replacing a ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
How to Identify Fontarnauite | Properties, Meaning & Uses — via rubyglint.com · Source
12. FONTARNAUITE A) and B) Fontarnauite crystal replacing a ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
The crystal structure of fontarnauite projected down [100]. Blue ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
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(PDF) Fontarnauite, (Na,K)2(Sr,Ca)(SO4)[B5O8(OH)](H2O)2, a new sulfate ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
FTIR spectrum of fontarnauite at 25 °C. | Download Scientific Diagram — via www.researchgate.net · Source
Raman spectrum of fontarnauite. | Download Scientific Diagram — via www.researchgate.net · Source
Chemical composition of fontarnauite from the Sirachoy deposits ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
The crystal structure of fontarnauite projected down [100]. Blue ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
Chemical composition of fontarnauite from the Sirachoy deposits ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
POWDER X-RAY DATA FOR FONTARNAUITE | Download Table — via www.researchgate.net · Source
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