Aheylite

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Aheylite

Fe²⁺Al₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe²⁺Al₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Blue
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
triclinic-pedial
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.DD.15
Dana classification
42.9.3.5
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ahe
Locality
🇧🇴 Huanuni tin mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Allen V. Heyl

Source: Wikidata

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