Rare Bayldonite Mineral - Discovered in Queensland, Australia

Bayldonite is a rare mineral that was discovered in 1987 at the Bayldon copper deposit in Queensland, Australia. It is a member of the amphibole group of minerals and has the chemical formula (Mg,Fe2+)5Si8O22(OH)2.

Bayldonite is a hydrated magnesium-iron amphibole that crystallizes in the monoclinic system. It typically forms as small, rounded crystals or fibers in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The mineral is colorless to white with a vitreous luster and has a high refractive index.

Bayldonite is named after the Bayldon copper deposit where it was discovered. It is considered a rare mineral and is not well known outside of specialized mineralogical circles.

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