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IMA mineral species

Sampleite

NaCaCu₅(PO₄)₄Cl·5H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

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Sampleite specimen
Sampleite 04.JPG · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNaCaCu₅(PO₄)₄Cl·5H₂O
ElementsNa, Ca, Cu, P, O, Cl, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness4
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSmp
Nickel–Strunz class8.DG.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Chuquicamata, Chile

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