IMA mineral species

Bafertisite

Ba₂(Fe²⁺)₄Ti₂(Si₂O₇)₂O₂(OH)₂F₂

Seidozerite supergroup, sorosilicate mineral.

Bafertisite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaBa₂(Fe²⁺)₄Ti₂(Si₂O₇)₂O₂(OH)₂F₂
ElementsBa, Fe, Ti, Si, O, H, F
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBft
Nickel–Strunz class9.BE.55

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Bayan Obo mine, People's Republic of China

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.