List of minerals recognized by the International Mineralogical Association (B)

The International Mineralogical Association (IMA) maintains the official list of recognized minerals. This entry focuses specifically on minerals starting with the letter "B," as recognized by the IMA. This list is dynamic, changing as new minerals are discovered, named, and formally approved, and as existing mineral definitions are refined or discredited. Therefore, any list presented is a snapshot in time.

Each entry for a mineral typically includes the mineral name, its chemical formula or a range of formulas illustrating solid solution, its crystal system, and commonly associated minerals. The IMA-CNMNC (Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification) is the body within the IMA responsible for vetting and approving new mineral names and redefinitions.

The complete list of minerals recognized by the IMA is extensive and can be accessed on the IMA website or through mineralogical databases. This "B" list is a small subset intended for illustrative purposes, and users are advised to consult official IMA resources for the most up-to-date information.