IMA mineral species
Ferrosaponite
Ca₀.₃(Fe²⁺,Mg,Fe³⁺)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂·4H₂O
Smectite, phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca₀.₃(Fe²⁺,Mg,Fe³⁺)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂·4H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Fe, Mg, Si, Al, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Fsap |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EC.45 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Evenkiysky District, Russia
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Ferrosaponite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3743266 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species