Archerite Explained

Archerite
Formula:	(K,NH4)H2PO4
Imasymbol:	Aht
Color:	White
Mohs:	1-2
Luster:	Sub-Vitreous, Waxy, Greasy
Streak:	White
Diaphaneity:	Translucent
Gravity:	2.23
Density:	2.23 g/cm3

Archerite (IMA symbol: Aht^[1]) is a phosphate mineral with chemical formula (K,NH₄)H₂PO₄. It's named after Michael Archer (born 25 March 1945), professor of Biology, University of New South Wales. Its type locality is Petrogale Cave, Madura Roadhouse, Dundas Shire, Western Australia. It occurs in guano containing caves as wall encrustations and stalactites.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
2. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Archerite.shtml Webmineral - Archerite
3. http://www.mindat.org/min-315.html Mindat.org - Archerite
4. Web site: Handbook of Mineralogy - Archerite . 2013-01-26 . 2020-11-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126100927/http://www.handbookofmineralogy.com/pdfs/archerite.pdf . dead .