Whiteite-(CaFeMg)

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Whiteite-(CaFeMg)

CaFe²⁺Mg₂Al₂(PO₄)₄(OH)₂(H₂O)₈

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaFe²⁺Mg₂Al₂(PO₄)₄(OH)₂(H₂O)₈
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2/a
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.DH.15
Dana classification
42.11.3.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wt-CaFeMg
Locality
🇧🇷 Itinga
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after iron

Source: Wikidata

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