Wolfeite

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Wolfeite

Wolfeite

(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)₂(PO₄)(OH)

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)₂(PO₄)(OH)
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
P2₁/a
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
8.BB.15
Dana classification
41.6.3.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Wol
Locality
🇺🇸 Palermo No. 1 mine
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Caleb W. Wolfe

Source: Wikidata

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