Britvinite

Pb₁₄Mg₉(Si₁₀O₂₈)(BO₃)₄(CO₃)₂(OH)₁₂F₂

Unclassified silicate

Properties

Chemical formula
Pb₁₄Mg₉(Si₁₀O₂₈)(BO₃)₄(CO₃)₂(OH)₁₂F₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EG.70
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Bv
Locality
🇸🇪 Långban
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Sergei N. Britvin

Source: Wikidata

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