Babefphite

babefphite

BaBePO4F

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Overview

Babefphite is a rare phosphate mineral with the general formula BaBe(PO4)(F,OH). The name is given for its composition (Ba meaning barium, Be meaning beryllium, F meaning fluorine, and P for phosphorus).

Scientific references

Babefphite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3632377 Link
Babefphite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babefphite Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: BaBePO4F
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Mineral class: 8.BA.15
Crystal system: tetragonal
Specific gravity: 4.327

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