Bahianite

Formula: Al₅Sb₃O₁₄(OH)₂
Mineral class: oxides and hydroxides
Crystal system: monoclinic
Mohs scale: 9
Density (g/cm³): 4.78 - 5.46
Refractive index: 1.810 - 1.920
Cleavage: perfect
Colors: colorless, cream, orange-brown, brown, light violet
Luster: adamantine
Fluorescence: -
Pleochroism: weak
Largest Bahianite: ?
Deposit: Paramirim das Crioulas / Bahia / Brazil
1st Description: 1978
Name: ref. to the deposit in Bahia / Brazil

Bahianite Mineral

Size: 1.40 x 1.45 x 0.43 cm

Origin: Pico das Almas River / Bahia / Brazil

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Bahianite

Weight: 0.31 ct

Origin: Bahia / Brazil

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Bahianite Mineral

Size: 1.0 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm

Origin: Bahia / Brazil

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Bahianite

Weight: 0.75 ct

Origin: Bahia / Brazil

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