IMA mineral species

Brianite

Na₂CaMg(PO₄)₂

Phosphate mineral.

White & Clear

Brianite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNa₂CaMg(PO₄)₂
ElementsNa, Ca, Mg, P, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density3.049 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBne
Nickel–Strunz class8.AC.30

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Dayton meteorite, United States