Whitmoreite

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Whitmoreite

Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂ * 4H₂O

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂ * 4H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.DC.15
Dana classification
42.11.18.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Whm
Locality
🇺🇸 Palermo No. 1 mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Robert Whitmore

Source: Wikidata

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