IMA mineral species
Balestraite
KLi₂V⁵⁺Si₄O₁₂
Mica mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | KLi₂V⁵⁺Si₄O₁₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Li, V, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bls |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Cerchiara mine, Italy
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Balestraite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19810652 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic