Baghdadite

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Baghdadite

Ca₃(Zr,Ti)(Si₂O₇)O₂

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₃(Zr,Ti)(Si₂O₇)O₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BE.17
Dana classification
56.2.4.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Bgd
Locality
🇮🇶 Mount Dupezeh, Hero
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Baghdad

Source: Wikidata

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