Wycheproofite mineral specimen. Photo enhanced by AI — Photo: Mineralogist · Public Domain
Wycheproofite
Wycheproofite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the phosphate class, with the chemical formula NaAlZr(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·H₂O.
It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 4–5; specific gravity 2.83; White streak; Vitreous to pearly luster.
IMA symbol Wyc, IMA status: approved, named in 1993.
Filling cavities in pegmatitic veins in a granite quarry.
It is found associated with Kosnarite, eosphorite, cyrilovite, schorl.
The name refers to the occurrence at Wycheproof, Australia.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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