IMA mineral species

Parwanite

NaMg₄Al₈(PO₄)₈(CO₃)(OH)₇·30H₂O

Hydrated Na-Mg-Al-phosphate mineral.

Parwanite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNaMg₄Al₈(PO₄)₈(CO₃)(OH)₇·30H₂O
ElementsNa, Mg, Al, P, O, C, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPrw
Nickel–Strunz class8.DO.40

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Parwan, Australia

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