IMA mineral species

Genthelvite

Be₃Zn₄(SiO₄)₃S

Tectosilicate mineral.

Genthelvite specimen
Genthelvite-503826.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density3.599 g/cm³
Heavy
Chemical formulaBe₃Zn₄(SiO₄)₃S
ElementsBe, Zn, Si, O, S
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density3.599 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGhv
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): El Paso County, United States

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