Baikalite

Where it forms, where it's found

1recorded occurrences

Source · OpenStreetMap

Chemical composition

Constituent elements: Mass composition breakdown
Element Atoms At. mass g/mol Mass g/mol Mass share
8OOxygen Oxygen 6 15.999 95.994
44.33%
14SiSilicon Silicon 2 28.085 56.170
25.94%
20CaCalcium Calcium 1 40.078 40.078
18.51%
12MgMagnesium Magnesium 1 24.305 24.305
11.22%
Total 216.547 100.00%
Mass share = atoms × atomic mass ÷ molar mass × 100
From Mindat formula

Mass composition breakdown
Element	Atoms	At. mass g/mol	Mass g/mol	Mass share
8OOxygen	Oxygen	6	15.999	95.994	44.33%
14SiSilicon	Silicon	2	28.085	56.170	25.94%
20CaCalcium	Calcium	1	40.078	40.078	18.51%
12MgMagnesium	Magnesium	1	24.305	24.305	11.22%
	Total	216.547	100.00%

Synonyms

Baicalit
Baicalita
Baicalite
Baikalit
Baikalita

Literature, links & citation

Cite this entry

@misc{mineral2026,
  author    = {Mineral Index editorial board},
  title     = {Baikalite — Mineral Index},
  year      = {2026},
  url       = {https://mineralindex.org/minerals/baikalite-485},
  note      = {Accessed 2026-05-11}
}