IMA mineral species

Magbasite

KBaFe³⁺Mg₇Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂F₆

Unclassified silicate.

Magbasite specimen
Magbasite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaKBaFe³⁺Mg₇Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂F₆
ElementsK, Ba, Fe, Mg, Si, O, H, F
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMgb
Nickel–Strunz class9.HA.25

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Bayan Obo mine, People's Republic of China

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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.