IMA mineral species
Britvinite
Pb₁₄Mg₉(Si₁₀O₂₈)(BO₃)₄(CO₃)₂(OH)₁₂F₂
Unclassified silicate.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Pb₁₄Mg₉(Si₁₀O₂₈)(BO₃)₄(CO₃)₂(OH)₁₂F₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pb, Mg, Si, O, B, C, H, F |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bv |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EG.70 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Långban, Sweden
- 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
- Britvinite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19810692 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Triclinic