Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | (NH₄)AlSi₃O₈ |
|---|---|
| Elements | N, H, Al, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bud |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.FA.30 |
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Learn more
- Buddingtonite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q1070902 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Monoclinic
White & Clear