IMA mineral species
Senegalite
Al₂(PO₄)(OH)(OH)₂ * H₂O
Phosphate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Al₂(PO₄)(OH)(OH)₂ * H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Al, P, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Sng |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.DE.05 |
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Learn more
- Senegalite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3955286 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Orthorhombic