IMA mineral species
Ronpetersonite
BaWO₄
Mineral, barium wolframate.
Properties
⚖ Density6.254 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | BaWO₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ba, W, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 6.254 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Rpe |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.GA. |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Gun claim, Canada
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Ronpetersonite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q123150859 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal