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Puzzle #29 was anapaite.

Anapaite is a calcium–iron phosphate mineral with formula: Ca2Fe2+(PO4)2·4H2O. It is a mineral that typically occurs in cavities in fossil bearing sedimentary rocks. It is also found in phosphate bearing iron ores and rarely in pegmatites. It is commonly found with goethite, siderite and vivianite.

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What the record says

Puzzle 29 ran on 13 Aug 2026 and the answer was anapaite, played with 6 guesses against 4 columns. On the record: Crystal system - triclinic; Strunz group - phosphates-related; Elements - Ca, Fe, H, O, P; Named after - place.

Beyond the grid the record adds Formula - Ca₂Fe²⁺(PO₄)₂·4H₂O; Mohs hardness - 3.5; Named after - Anapa.

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How it scored

Crystal system
triclinic
Strunz group
phosphates-related
Elements
Ca, Fe, H, O, P
Named after
place

Also on the record

Formula
Ca₂Fe²⁺(PO₄)₂·4H₂O
Mohs hardness
3.5
Named after
Anapa

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