IMA mineral species

Oftedalite

KSc₂☐₂Be₃Si₁₂O₃₀

Cyclosilicate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaKSc₂☐₂Be₃Si₁₂O₃₀
ElementsK, Sc, Be, Si, O
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness6
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolOft
Nickel–Strunz class9.CM.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Heftetjern pegmatite, Norway

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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.