IMA mineral species
Buchwaldite
NaCa(PO₄)
Phosphate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density3.022 g/cm³
Average
| Chemical formula | NaCa(PO₄) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Ca, P, O |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 3.022 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bwa |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.AD.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Cape York meteorite, Greenland
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Buchwaldite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3646279 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic