Asbecasite
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What is Asbecasite?
Asbecasite is a calcium titanium beryllium arsenite silicate mineral with the chemical formula Ca3(Ti,Sn)Be2(AsO3)6(SiO4)2. Its type locality is the Binn valley in Switzerland.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Yellow, pale yellow
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 - 7
- Density
- 3.71 g/cm³
- Streak
- Pale yellow
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca3(Ti,Sn4+)Be2(AsO3)6(SiO4)2
- Elements
- As, Be, Ca, O, Si, Ti
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