IMA mineral species

Menezesite

Ba₂MgZr₄(BaNb₁₂O₄₂) * ₁₂H₂O

Heteropolyniobate mineral.

Menezesite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaBa₂MgZr₄(BaNb₁₂O₄₂) * ₁₂H₂O
ElementsBa, Mg, Zr, Nb, O, H
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMze
Nickel–Strunz class4.FN.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Jacupiranga mine, Brazil

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