IMA mineral species
Friedrichbeckeite
K(☐Na)Mg₂(Be₂Mg)Si₁₂O₃₀
Cyclosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | K(☐Na)Mg₂(Be₂Mg)Si₁₂O₃₀ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Na, Mg, Be, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | 2.686 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Fri |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Caspar quarry, Germany
- 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
- Friedrichbeckeite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19833706 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Hexagonal