Benstonite

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Benstonite

Benstonite

Ba,Ca,Mg-mixed carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
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Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
White
Luster
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Streak
White
Density
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Cleavage
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Fracture
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Tenacity
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Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
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Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
5.AB.55
Dana classification
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IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ben
Locality
🇺🇸 Magnet Cove igneous complex
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Orlando J. Benston

Source: Wikidata

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