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IMA mineral species

Atencioite

Ca₂Fe²⁺₃Mg₂Be₄(PO₄)₆(OH)₄ * 6H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

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Atencioite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCa₂Fe²⁺₃Mg₂Be₄(PO₄)₆(OH)₄ * 6H₂O
ElementsCa, Fe, Mg, Be, P, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAco
Nickel–Strunz class8.DA.10

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Linópolis, Brazil

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