IMA mineral species

Balipholite

BaLiMg₂Al₃(Si₂O₆)₂(OH)₄

Single chain inosilicate mineral.

Balipholite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaBaLiMg₂Al₃(Si₂O₆)₂(OH)₄
ElementsBa, Li, Mg, Al, Si, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBlp
Nickel–Strunz class9.DB.05

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, People's Republic of China