Science Fair Project Encyclopedia Alforsite is a mineral,
Ba5Cl(PO4)3, composed of barium, phosphorus, chlorine, and
oxygen. It was discovered in 1981, and named to honor geologist
John T. Alfors of the California Division of Mines and Geology
for his work in the area where it was discovered. Alforsite is a
hexagonal colorless crystal in the chemical class phosphates and
the group apatite. It is found in certain parts of central
California, primarily Fresno, Mariposa, and Tulare Counties. It
has also been found in Baja California, Mexico. The contents of
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