IMA mineral species

Tinsleyite

KAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)(H₂O)₂

Phosphate mineral.

Tinsleyite specimen
Tinsleyite-87350.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaKAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)(H₂O)₂
ElementsK, Al, P, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolTin
Nickel–Strunz class8.DH.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tip Top mine, United States

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