IMA mineral species
Svabite
Ca₅(AsO₄)₃F
Apatite, arsenate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density3.589 g/cm³
Heavy
🔷 Hexagonal✏️ streak white
| Chemical formula | Ca₅(AsO₄)₃F |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, As, O, F |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 3.589 g/cm³ |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Sva |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BN.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Harstigen mine, Sweden
- 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
- Svabite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3978417 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Hexagonal
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