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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