Fabianite
Borate mineral From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fabianite is a borate mineral with the chemical formula CaB3O5(OH). It is colorless and leaves a white streak. Its crystals are monoclinic prismatic. It is transparent and fluorescent. It has vitreous luster. It is not radioactive. Fabianite is rated 6 on the Mohs Scale. It was named for Hans-Joachim Fabian, a German geologist.
| Fabianite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Phylloborates |
| Formula | CaB3O5(OH) |
| IMA symbol | Fbn[1] |
| Strunz classification | 6.FC.20 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Crystal class | Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol) |
| Space group | P21/a |
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