Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | Na₅Ca₇Ba(PO₄)₆F₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Ca, Ba, P, O, F |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Arc |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BN.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Vuonnemiok river valley
Learn more
- Arctite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q2860672 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Trigonal
White & Clear