IMA mineral species

Barysilite

Pb₈Mn²⁺[Si₂O₇]₃

Sorosilicate mineral.

Barysilite specimen
Barysilite-63963.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₈Mn²⁺[Si₂O₇]₃
ElementsPb, Mn, Si, O
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBsl
Nickel–Strunz class9.BC.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

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

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