Lisitsynite
Lisitsynite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula KBSi₂O₆.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group P2_12_12_1).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 6; specific gravity 2.74; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Lss, IMA status: approved, named in 2000.
Found in the central zone of a hyperagpaitic pegmatite.
It is found associated with Microcline, pectolite, chkalovite, lomonosovite, thermonatrite, aegirine, alkali amphibole.
The mineral was named to honor Russian specialist in boron deposits, Apollon E. Lisitsyn (1928-1999).
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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