IMA mineral species
Byströmite
MgSb⁵⁺₂O₆
Oxide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
| Chemical formula | MgSb⁵⁺₂O₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Sb, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bym |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.DB.10 |
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Learn more
- Byströmite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q570184 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
7–8
Tetragonal