IMA mineral species

Effenbergerite

BaCuSi₄O₁₀

Phyllosilicate mineral.

Blue

Effenbergerite specimen
Effenbergerite-160236.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaBaCuSi₄O₁₀
ElementsBa, Cu, Si, O
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolEfb
Nickel–Strunz class9.EA.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Wessels mine, South Africa

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