IMA mineral species

Bearsite

Be₂(AsO₄)(OH) * 4H₂O

Arsenate mineral.

Bearsite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaBe₂(AsO₄)(OH) * 4H₂O
ElementsBe, As, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBea
Nickel–Strunz class8.DA.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Bota-Burum uranium deposit, Kazakhstan

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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