Bazzite

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Bazzite

Be₃Sc₂(Si₆O₁₈)

Beryllium scandium cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Be₃Sc₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Blue
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6/mcc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CJ.05
Dana classification
61.1.1.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Bz
Locality
🇮🇹 Seula mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Alessandro E. Bazzi

Source: Wikidata

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