Phosphoferrite

(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)₃(PO₄)₂ * 3H₂O

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)₃(PO₄)₂ * 3H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
8.CC.05
Dana classification
40.3.2.1
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Phf
Locality
🇩🇪 Hagendorf North pegmatite
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after iron

Source: Wikidata

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