IMA mineral species

Cattiite

Mg₃(PO₄)₂ * 2₂H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

White & Clear

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₃(PO₄)₂ * 2₂H₂O
ElementsMg, P, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCtt
Nickel–Strunz class8.CE.50

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kovdor Zheleznyi mine, Russia

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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.