IMA mineral species
Wardsmithite
Ca₅Mg[B₄O₇]₆ * 3₀H₂O
Borate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca₅Mg[B₄O₇]₆ * 3₀H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Mg, B, O, H |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Wsm |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.HA.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Furnace Creek district, United States
Learn more
- Wardsmithite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4018186 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Hexagonal