Ramanite-(Rb)
Ramanite-(Rb) is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the borate class, with the chemical formula RbB₅O₆(OH)₄·2H₂O.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Aba2). It is a member of the Santite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 1.949.
IMA symbol Ram-Rb, IMA status: approved, named in 2007.
Occurs as daughter minerals in melt and fluid inclusions.
It is found associated with Sassolite, ramanite-(Cs), santite, topaz, boron-rich silicate glass, boric acid-saturated liquid.
The mineral was named to honor Indian physicist.
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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