Bafertisite

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Bafertisite

Bafertisite

Ba₂(Fe²⁺)₄Ti₂(Si₂O₇)₂O₂(OH)₂F₂

Seidozerite supergroup, sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ba₂(Fe²⁺)₄Ti₂(Si₂O₇)₂O₂(OH)₂F₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
Cm
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.BE.55
Dana classification
56.2.6b.1
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Bft
Locality
🇨🇳 Bayan Obo mine
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after silicon

Source: Wikidata

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