IMA mineral species

Danalite

Be₃Fe²⁺₄(SiO₄)₃S

Tectosilicate mineral.

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Danalite specimen
Danalite-202028.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaBe₃Fe²⁺₄(SiO₄)₃S
ElementsBe, Fe, Si, O, S
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolDan
Nickel–Strunz class9.FB.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Rockport, United States

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