Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | NaLaSr₃(PO₄)₃F |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, La, Sr, P, O, F |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Blv-La |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BN.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kirovskii apatite mine, Russia · Mount Eveslogchorr, Russia
- 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
- Belovite-(La) on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3637862 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Trigonal
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