Messelite

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Messelite

Ca₂Fe²⁺(PO₄)₂·2H₂O

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂Fe²⁺(PO₄)₂·2H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.CG.05
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Msl
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Messel

Source: Wikidata

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