Strontiowhitlockite
Sr9Mg(PO3OH)(PO4)6 [CNMNC approved formula]
Named as the stronium analog of whitlockite.
IMA status : | Approved Species 1991 () |
CLASSIFICATION | |
Dana (8th edition) : |
38.03.04.02 |
(38) Anhydrous Phosphates, etc | |
(38.03) (A+ B++)3 (XO4)2 | |
(38.03.04) Whitlockite group | |
Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
08.AC.45 |
(08) Phosphates, Arsenates, Vanadates | |
(08.A) Phosphates, etc. without additional anions, without H2O | |
(08.AC) With medium-sized and large cations | |
Crystal system: | Trigonal System |
Point group (H-M): | 3m — ditrigonal-pyramidal |