Walstromite

BaCa₂(Si₃O₉)

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
BaCa₂(Si₃O₉)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
triclinic-pedial
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CA.25
Dana classification
59.1.2.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ws
Locality
🇺🇸 Esquire No. 7 claim
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Robert E. Walstrom

Source: Wikidata

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