Sassolite



Sassolite

Yellow sassolite
General
CategoryMineral
O3
Identification
ColorWhite to gray; yellow; brown; colourless
Crystal habitEncrustations; platy; tabular
Triclinic-pinacoidal
CleavagePerfect, micaceous
FractureSectile
Mohs Scale hardness1
LusterVitreous to pearly
Refractive index1.340-1.459
PleochroismNone - colourless
StreakWhite
Specific gravity1.46-1.5
SolubilitySoluble in water

Sassolite is a iron oxides.

See the boric acid entry for additional information.

References

  • MinDAT
  • Webmineral
  • Handbook of Mineralogy (PDF)
 
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