Properties
⚖ Density2.951 g/cm³
Average
🔷 Orthorhombic✏️ streak white
| Chemical formula | Na₂BaAl₄Si₄O₁₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Ba, Al, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 2.951 g/cm³ |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bns |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.FA.60 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Benallt Mine, United Kingdom
- 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
- Banalsite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q806068 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic
BrownWhite & Clear