IMA mineral species

Beryllite

Be₃(SiO₄)(OH)₂ * H₂O

Nesosilicate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaBe₃(SiO₄)(OH)₂ * H₂O
ElementsBe, Si, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolByt
Nickel–Strunz class9.AE.05

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Natrolite stock, Karnasurt mount, Russia