Benstonite
A variety of Minerals
What is Benstonite?
Benstonite is a mineral with formula Ba6Ca6Mg(CO3)13. Discovered in 1954, the mineral was described in 1961 and named after Orlando J. Benston (1901–1966).
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- White to ivory, very pale yellow, pale yellowish brown
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3 - 4
- Density
- 3.695 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ba6Ca6Mg(CO3)13 Ba may be replaced by minor Sr, and Ca by minor Mn.
- Elements
- Ba, C, Ca, Mg, O
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