Ushkovite

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Ushkovite

Ushkovite

MgFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·8H₂O

Hydrous phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
MgFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·8H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
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.DC.30
Dana classification
42.11.10.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ukv
Locality
🇷🇺 Bol'shoi Tatkul' lake
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Sergei L'vovich Ushkov

Source: Wikidata

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