Ardealite

Ca2(PO3OH)(SO4)ยท4H2

Ardealite forms as white to pale yellow fine-grained powdery masses in caves. It forms through the reaction of bat guano and calcite.

Selected Australian Occurrences:

  • Cliefden Caves, New South Wales.
  • Jenolan Caves, New South Wales.
  • Moorba Cave, Western Australia.
Powdery creamish coloured Ardealite, Moorba Cave, Western Australia. Width of view 5mm.