About Sanbornite
A rare barium silicate, typically colorless or white. It's associated with clarity and promoting emotional balance.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Pale Pink, forms tabular crystals or cleavable masses
Geological & Scientific Details
Sanbornite is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Ba(Si2O5). Common crystal habits include platy modulated layers.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate
- Chemical Formula: Ba(Si2O5)
- IMA Symbol: Sabn[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 273.50 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, White
- Crystal Habit: Platy modulated layers
- Cleavage: Perfect
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent