IMA mineral species

Burangaite

NaFe²⁺Al₅(PO₄)₄(OH)₆·2H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

Burangaite specimen
Burangaite-103180.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNaFe²⁺Al₅(PO₄)₄(OH)₆·2H₂O
ElementsNa, Fe, Al, P, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBrg
Nickel–Strunz class8.DK.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Buranga pegmatite, Rwanda

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