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Baotite

Cyclosilicate

Baotite Ba , Fe is a rare mineral recognized as having a unique four-fold silicate ring , though commonly deformed to the extent of appearing monoclinic. Named for the locality of first discovery, Baotou , China, baotite has been found in hydrothermal veins rocks in various locations around the world.

Identification

Color of mineral

Brown
Black

Mohs scale ( mineral hardness )

6

Density ( specific gravity )

1.94

Luster ( interacts light )

Vitreous

Crystal ( diaphaneity )

Tetragonal