About Svanbergite
A strontium aluminum phosphate sulfate of the Beudantite group, found in various pale colors. It's associated with strength, manifestation, and promoting a positive outlook.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellow, Pink, Red, Brown, Grey, forms rhombohedral or tabular crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Svanbergite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6. Common crystal habits include rhombohedral crystals (to pseudocubic); granular, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
- IMA Symbol: Svb[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, cream-yellow, rose, reddish brown
- Crystal Habit: Rhombohedral crystals (to pseudocubic); granular, massive
- Cleavage: Distinct on {0001}
- Luster: Vitreous to adamantine
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Beudantite
- Corkite
- Hidalgoite
- Kemmlitzite
- Lazulite
- Augelite
- Diaspore
- Pyrophyllite