Wardite is a rare mineral that belongs to the group of phosphates. It has a chemical formula of NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4·2H2O. The spelling of the word "wardite" is straightforward, with four syllables //wɔːd.aɪt//. The phonetic transcription shows that the first syllable is stressed while the second syllable contains the diphthong sound of "ai." Wardite typically occurs as an alteration product ofaluminum phosphate mineral, triphylite. The name wardite originated from its discovery at a location within Ward district of Boulder County, Colorado.