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IMA mineral species

Archerite

H₂KPO₄

Phosphate mineral.

White & Clear

Archerite specimen
Archerite & Biphosphammite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density2.386 g/cm³
Light
🔷 Tetragonal
Chemical formulaH₂KPO₄
ElementsH, K, P, O
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density2.386 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAht
Nickel–Strunz class8.AD.15

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Petrogale Cave, Australia

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