IMA mineral species
Wadalite
(Ca,Mg)₆(Al,Fe³⁺)₄((Si,Al)O₄)₃O₄Cl₃
Mayenite supergroup, nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | (Ca,Mg)₆(Al,Fe³⁺)₄((Si,Al)O₄)₃O₄Cl₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Mg, Al, Fe, Si, O, Cl |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Wdl |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AD.25 |
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Learn more
- Wadalite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4017632 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Cubic