IMA mineral species

Barićite

(Mg,Fe)₃(PO₄)₂·8H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

Barićite specimen
Baricite-D1049f.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(Mg,Fe)₃(PO₄)₂·8H₂O
ElementsMg, Fe, P, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBć
Nickel–Strunz class8.CE.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Rapid creek, Canada

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.