| Name: | Benstonite Ben |
| IMA Chemistry: | Ba6Ca6Mg(CO3)13 |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Benstonite contains elements: Barium (Ba) Calcium (Ca) Magnesium (Mg) Carbon (C) Oxygen (O) |
| Country of Type Locality: | USA |
| Year First Published: | 1961 |
| IMA Status: | Approved |
| Status Notes: | Lippmann F (1961) Benstonit, Ca7Ba6(CO3)13, ein neues Mineral, Naturwissenschaften 16, 550-551 |
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| Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
| Oldest Known Age: | 2070 Million Years Ago |
| Mohs Hardness: | 3.5 |
| Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
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