IMA mineral species

Switzerite

Mn²⁺₃(PO₄)₂ * 7H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

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Switzerite specimen
Metaswitzerite-177958.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaMn²⁺₃(PO₄)₂ * 7H₂O
ElementsMn, P, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolSwt
Nickel–Strunz class8.CE.25

“—” 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.