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Wardite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About WarditeHide

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Henry Augustus Ward
Formula:
NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2O
Colour:
Colourless, white, lightly coloured blue to green, yellow-green, light yellow, brown; colourless in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
2.81 - 2.87
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Member of:
Name:
Named after Henry Augustus Ward (1834-1906), Professor of Natural Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA. He was also a collector and founder of Ward's Natural Science Establishment in Rochester, which deals in natural history objects.
Wardite Group.
The Al analogue of cyrilovite and the OH analogue of fluorowardite.

May be confused with pseudo-tetragonal-dipyramidal varieites of variscite.




Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4242
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4242:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
60dc83c4-ce30-46c7-b3e3-ea7760dcd721

IMA Classification of WarditeHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1896

Classification of WarditeHide

8.DL.10

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
L : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 2:1
42.7.8.2

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
7 : (AB)2(XO4)Zq·xH2O
19.8.3

19 : Phosphates
8 : Phosphates of Al and other metals

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
WdIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Pronunciation of WarditeHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of WarditeHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Opaque
Colour:
Colourless, white, lightly coloured blue to green, yellow-green, light yellow, brown; colourless in transmitted light.
Hardness:
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {001}, perfect.
Density:
2.81 - 2.87 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.805 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of WarditeHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.586 - 1.594 nε = 1.595 - 1.604
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.009
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Comments:
Basal sections of crystals from Montebras, France, are divided into four anomalously biaxial sections with Y = [101], Z = [001], and 2E (+) ranging up to 70°.

Chemistry of WarditeHide

Mindat Formula:
NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2O

Crystallography of WarditeHide

Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
4 2 2 - Trapezohedral
Space Group:
P41 21 2
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.03(1) Å, c = 19.04(1) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.708
Unit Cell V:
940.97 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Crystals dipyramidal, pseudo-octahedral, exhibiting forms {010}, {011}, {012}, {100}, and rarely {001}. Commonly striated perpendicular to [001]. Granular aggregates and crusts; subparallel aggregates of coarse fibers; radially-fibrous and concentrically banded spherulites.

Crystal StructureHide

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0014451WarditeFanfani L, Nunzi A, Zanazzi P F (1970) The crystal structure of wardite Mineralogical Magazine 37 598-6051970Fairfield, Utah, USA0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Radiation - Copper Kα
Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.74 Å(10)
3.085 Å(6)
2.994 Å(7)
2.825 Å(4)
2.591 Å(7)
2.108 Å(4)
1.516 Å(5)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of WarditeHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
No designated type material.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Low-temperature phosphatic nodules in sedimentary rocks.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Davison, J.M. (1896) Wardite: a new hydrous basic phosphate of alumina. American Journal of Science: 152: 154-155.

Synonyms of WarditeHide

Other Language Names for WarditeHide

German:Wardit
Russian:Вардит
Spanish:Wardita

Relationship of Wardite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of this group:
CyriloviteNaFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2OTet. 4 2 2 : P41 21 2
FluorowarditeNaAl3(PO4)2F2(OH)2(H2O)2 Tet. 4 2 2 : P41 21 2
Millisite(Na,K)CaAl6(PO4)4(OH)9 · 3H2OTet.

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
198 photos of Wardite associated with CrandalliteCaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6
164 photos of Wardite associated with VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
63 photos of Wardite associated with LazuliteMgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2
44 photos of Wardite associated with SideriteFeCO3
42 photos of Wardite associated with EosphoriteMn2+Al(PO4)(OH)2 · H2O
37 photos of Wardite associated with QuartzSiO2
35 photos of Wardite associated with ChildreniteFe2+Al(PO4)(OH)2 · H2O
32 photos of Wardite associated with MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
31 photos of Wardite associated with GoyaziteSrAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6
29 photos of Wardite associated with FluorapatiteCa5(PO4)3F

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.DL.05FoggiteCaAl(PO4)(OH)2 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.DL.10CyriloviteNaFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2OTet. 4 2 2 : P41 21 2
8.DL.10Millisite(Na,K)CaAl6(PO4)4(OH)9 · 3H2OTet.
8.DL.10FluorowarditeNaAl3(PO4)2F2(OH)2(H2O)2 Tet. 4 2 2 : P41 21 2
8.DL.15Agardite-(Nd)NdCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15Agardite-(Y)YCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15Agardite-(Ce)CeCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15Agardite-(Dy)(Dy,La)Cu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex.
8.DL.15Agardite-(La)LaCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15GoudeyiteAlCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex.
8.DL.15MixiteBiCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15Petersite-(Y)(Y,Ce,Nd)Cu6(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex.
8.DL.15ZálesíiteCaCu6(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15Plumboagardite(Pb,REE,Ca)Cu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15CalciopetersiteCaCu6(PO4)2(PO3OH)(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15Petersite-(Ce)Cu6Ce(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.15Petersite-(La)Cu6La(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DL.20CheremnykhitePb3Zn3(VO4)2(TeO6)Orth.
8.DL.20DugganitePb3Zn3(AsO4)2(TeO6)Trig. 3 2 : P3 2 1
8.DL.20KuksitePb3Zn3(PO4)2(TeO6)Trig. 3 2 : P3 2 1
8.DL.20WallkilldelliteCa2Mn2+3(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 9H2OHex.
8.DL.20Wallkilldellite-(Fe)(Ca,Cu)4Fe2+6(AsO4,SiO4)4(OH,O)8 · 18H2OHex.
8.DL.25AngastoniteCaMgAl2(PO4)2(OH)4 · 7H2OAmor.
8.DL.30LångbanshyttanitePb2Mn2Mg(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Completely soluble in acids with difficulty.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for WarditeHide

References for WarditeHide

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Localities for WarditeHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Córdoba Province
    • San Alberto Department
      • Tránsito District
        • Pampa de Achala
Gay et al. (1991) +1 other reference
  • San Luis Province
    • Chacabuco Department
      • Sierra de la Estanzuela
Galliski et al. (2020)
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • Eyre peninsula
      • Middleback Range
        • Iron Duke Complex
Francis (2010)
Francis (2010)
        • Iron Knob
Frost et al. (2012)
Pilkington et al. (1979) +1 other reference
    • Mt Lofty Ranges
      • North Mt Lofty Ranges
        • Kapunda
Peter Elliott
  • Victoria
    • Buloke Shire
      • Wycheproof
W.D.Birch. Phosphate Minerals of ...
  • Western Australia
    • Meekatharra Shire
      • Milgun Station
R Bottrill unpub XRD +2 other references
      • Woodlands Station
Nickel (2008)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Millstatt lake
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
G. Niedermayr: Carinthia II 187./107.:176 (1997)
F. Walter (2001)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Spittal an der Drau
        • Wolfsberg
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Krieglach
        • Freßnitzgraben
          • Alpl
F. Bernhard et al. (1998)
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Luxembourg
Michel Blondieau. +2 other references
        • Cahay
Hatert et al. (2002)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Galiléia
      • Sapucaia do Norte
Sergio Varvello collection
    • Itambacuri
Rock Currier
    • Itinga
      • Monte Belo
      • Taquaral
Paul Bongaerts
Moore et al. (1978)
        • Laranjeira
Cassedanne (1980)
        • Piauí valley
sergio varvello
Russell Rizzo
  • Pará
    • Monte Alegre
      • Maicuru range
531 p +6 other references
  • Paraíba
    • Pedra Lavrada
Murdoch (1955)
Canada
 
  • Yukon
    • Dawson mining district
Robinson et al. (1992)
Rob Lavinsky
150-152. +2 other references
        • Kulan Camp (Area A; Area 1)
          • Crosscut Creek
Robinson et al. (1992)
Robinson et al. (1992)
Collected by Rod Tyson
various added photos
Robinson et al. (1992)
          • Young's Creek
Robinson et al. (1992)
Europe
 
  • Rhenish Massif
Fransolet et al. (1997)
Finland
 
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Orivesi
      • Eräjärvi area
Sandström et al. (2009)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
Queneau (n.d.)
          • Montmins mining district
Chollet Pascal Collection
            • Le Mazet
Gaël Trouilliez collection
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Creuse
      • Aubusson
        • Soumans
          • Montebras
Lacroix (1910) +2 other references
Japan
 
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
    • Fukuoka City
Shirose et al. (2014)
Portugal
 
  • Bragança
    • Torre de Moncorvo
      • Felgar e Souto da Velha
Pedro Alves collection and analytical ...
Rwanda
 
  • Western Province
    • Ngororero District
      • Muhororo
Daltry et al. (1998)
Spain
 
  • Castile and Leon
    • Salamanca
      • Golpejas-Vega de Tirados
        • Golpejas Mining group
Calvo (2015)
    • Zamora
      • San Vicente de la Cabeza
Joan Rosell - RosellMinerals.com (2014)
      • Villar del Buey
        • Pinilla de Fermoselle
Am Min 90:1887-1899
USA
 
  • California
    • San Diego County
      • Pala Mining District
        • Pala
          • Tourmaline Queen Mountain (Pala Mtn; Queen Mtn)
www.gemandmineral.com/stewartmine.html.
  • Connecticut
    • Middlesex County
      • Portland
        • Collins Hill
          • Strickland pegmatite
Schooner (circa 1985)
  • Idaho
    • Fremont County
Ream (2004)
  • Maine
    • Androscoggin County
      • Poland
King et al. (1994) +1 other reference
    • Oxford County
      • Newry
King et al. (1994) +1 other reference
King et al. (1994) +1 other reference
King et al. (1994) +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Humboldt County
      • Iron Point Mining District
        • Valmy
Dr. William S. Wise presentation to ...
    • Nye County
      • Toquima Range
        • Manhattan Mining District
          • Manhattan
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Hampshire
    • Cheshire County
      • Walpole
Rocks & Min. 80:256 (2005) +1 other reference
    • Grafton County
      • Alexandria
Smith (2005)
      • Groton
Smith (2005)
    • Sullivan County
      • Newport
Smith (2005)
      • South Acworth
Hurlbut et al. (1952) +1 other reference
  • South Dakota
    • Custer County
      • Custer Mining District
        • Fourmile
Smith et al. (2000)
    • Pennington County
      • Keystone Mining District
        • Keystone
Rocks & Min.:60:110
  • Utah
    • Box Elder County
      • Lucin Mining District
        • Utahlite Hill
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
    • Tooele County
      • Stansbury Mountains
American Mineralogist 27:443 +1 other reference
    • Utah County
      • Sunshine Mining District
        • Fairfield
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
Wilson (2010)
 
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