Bigcreekite

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Bigcreekite

BaSi₂O₅·4H₂O

Inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
BaSi₂O₅·4H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Pnma
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DF.30
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Big
Locality
🇺🇸 Esquire No. 7 claim
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Big Creek

Source: Wikidata

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