Tienshanite

Overview

BaNa2MnTiB2Si6O20
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.29 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Tienshanite - 6.0-6.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	pistacio green
Streak	-

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	hexagonal - dipyramidal
Cleavage	distinct
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	brittle
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 64.04.01.01

Class: 64

Group: 64.04

Subgroup: 64.04.01 - tienshanite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
64.04.01.01	tienshanite	BaNa2MnTiB2Si6O20

Nickel-Strunz Number : 09.CL.05

Group : 09

Subgroup : CL

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
09.CL.05	tienshanite	BaNa2MnTiB2Si6O20

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