Barylite

BaBe₂Si₂O₇

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
BaBe₂Si₂O₇
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Pn2₁a
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BB.15
Dana classification
55.1.1.1
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
By
Locality
🇸🇪 Långban
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after stone

Source: Wikidata

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