Lipscombite

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Lipscombite

Lipscombite

Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
Gray
Luster
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Streak
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Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
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Tenacity
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Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
—
Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
8.BB.90
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Lcb
Locality
🇧🇷 Sapucaia mine
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after William Lipscomb

Source: Wikidata

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