IMA mineral species

Swinefordite

Li(Al,Li,Mg)₄((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)₂(OH,F)₄ * nH₂O

Smectite, phyllosilicate mineral.

Swinefordite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaLi(Al,Li,Mg)₄((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)₂(OH,F)₄ * nH₂O
ElementsLi, Al, Mg, Si, O, H, F
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSfd
Nickel–Strunz class9.EC.45

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Foote Lithium Co. mine, United States

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.