IMA mineral species

Biehlite

((Sb,As)O)₂[MoO₄]

Molybdate mineral.

White & Clear

Biehlite specimen
Biehlite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula((Sb,As)O)₂[MoO₄]
ElementsSb, As, O, Mo
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density5.23 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolBhl
Nickel–Strunz class4.DB.60

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

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