IMA mineral species

Pabstite

BaSnSi₃O₉

Cyclosilicate mineral.

PinkWhite & Clear

Pabstite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaBaSnSi₃O₉
ElementsBa, Sn, Si, O
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density3.982 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPab
Nickel–Strunz class9.CA.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Santa Cruz, United States

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