Dargaite

BaCa₁₂(SiO₄)₄(SO₄)₂O₃

Nesosilicate-sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
BaCa₁₂(SiO₄)₄(SO₄)₂O₃
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R-3m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Drg
Locality
🇯🇴 northeastern Hatrurim formation, Jordan
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Wadi Murabba'at

Source: Wikidata

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