Byrudite
Byrudite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula (Be, )(V³⁺,Ti)₃O₆.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma). It is a member of the Humite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 7; specific gravity 4.29; Black streak; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Byd, IMA status: approved, named in 2013.
A primary magmatic phase in emerald-bearing, syenitic pegmatite.
It is found associated with Quartz, microcline, beryl (emerald), muscovite, fluorite, fluorapatite.
The name is derived from the locality where the first specimens were collected, Byrud farm, Norway.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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