IMA mineral species
Tiptopite
K₂(Li,Na,Ca)₆(Be₆P₆)O₂₄(OH)₂·1.3H₂O
Zeolite framework, phosphate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness3.5
💅🪙🍶🔪💎
A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | K₂(Li,Na,Ca)₆(Be₆P₆)O₂₄(OH)₂·1.3H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Li, Na, Ca, Be, P, O, H |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Tpt |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.DA.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Tip Top mine, United States
- 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
- Tiptopite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3991703 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Hexagonal
Soft, Scratches Easily