IMA mineral species
Baylissite
K₂Mg(CO₃)₂·4H₂O
Carbonate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | K₂Mg(CO₃)₂·4H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Mg, C, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Byl |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.CB.45 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Gerstenegg-Sommerloch tunnel, Switzerland
- 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
- Baylissite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3637100 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic