IMA mineral species

Berlinite

AlPO₄

Aluminium phosphate mineral.

PinkGrayWhite & Clear

Berlinite specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness6.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.

⚖ Density2.64 – 2.66 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaAlPO₄
ElementsAl, P, O
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness6.5
Density2.64 – 2.66 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBer
Nickel–Strunz class8.AA.05

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