IMA mineral species

Benauite

SrFe³⁺₃(HPO₄,PO₄)₂(OH)₆

Alunite supergroup, phosphate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaSrFe³⁺₃(HPO₄,PO₄)₂(OH)₆
ElementsSr, Fe, H, P, O
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBnu
Nickel–Strunz class8.BL.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Clara mine, Germany

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