IMA mineral species

Oyelite

Ca₁₀Si₈B₂O₂₉ * 12.₅H₂O

Unclassified silicate.

Oyelite specimen
Oyelite-Calcite-180095.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₁₀Si₈B₂O₂₉ * 12.₅H₂O
ElementsCa, Si, B, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolOye
Nickel–Strunz class9.HA.80

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Fuka mine, Japan

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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.