IMA mineral species
Pretulite
Sc(PO₄)
Phosphate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
⚖ Density3.692 g/cm³
Heavy
| Chemical formula | Sc(PO₄) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Sc, P, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | 3.692 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ptu |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.AD.35 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Freßnitzgraben, Austria
- 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
- Pretulite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3911303 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Tetragonal