IMA mineral species
Bridgmanite
MgSiO₃
Perovskite-type high-pressure phase mineral, it is believed to compose up to 93% of the lower mantle.
Properties
| Chemical formula | MgSiO₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bdm |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Tenham meteorite, Australia
- 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
- Bridgmanite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q7514916 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic