Bavenite

Properties

Formula Ca4Be2+xAl2-xSi9O26-x(OH)2+x (x = 0 to 1)
Abbreviation Bvn
Luminescence emitters Mn, O, Unspecified
IMA Status Approved/redefined (IMA 2015 s.p.)
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Crystal symmetry Orthorhombic, Point group mm2, Space group Ama2 (#40)
Tags Hydroxide , Mineral, Aluminosilicate

Composition

Element Atoms
Al 2
H 2
Si 9
Be 2
Ca 4
O 28
Total: 47

Reference

Reference Lines Spectra Images
Gorobets and Prokofiev 1981 3 0 0