IMA mineral species
Moraesite
Be₂PO₄(OH)·4H₂O
Phosphate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Be₂PO₄(OH)·4H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Be, P, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mae |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.DA.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Sapucaia mine, Brazil
- 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
- Moraesite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q577712 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species