IMA mineral species

Barylite

BaBe₂Si₂O₇

Sorosilicate mineral.

Properties

⚖ Density4.017 g/cm³
Heavy
Chemical formulaBaBe₂Si₂O₇
ElementsBa, Be, Si, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density4.017 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBy
Nickel–Strunz class9.BB.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Långban, Sweden

  • 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.