IMA mineral species
Ganterite
(Ba,Na,K)(Al,Mg)₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Brittle mica, phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | (Ba,Na,K)(Al,Mg)₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ba, Na, K, Al, Mg, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Gtr |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EC.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Wasenalp, Switzerland
- 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
- Ganterite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3758141 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species