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IMA mineral species

Wardite

NaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₄·2H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

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Wardite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₄·2H₂O
ElementsNa, Al, P, O, H
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolWd
Nickel–Strunz class8.DL.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Clay canyon, Fairfield, United States

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