Wardite

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Wardite

NaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₄·2H₂O

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₄·2H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P4₃2₁2
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.DL.10
Dana classification
42.7.8.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Wd
Locality
🇺🇸 Clay canyon, Fairfield
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Henry Augustus Ward

Source: Wikidata

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