IMA mineral species

Fibroferrite

Fe³⁺(SO₄)(OH)·5H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

Fibroferrite specimen
Fibroferrite Cetine.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaFe³⁺(SO₄)(OH)·5H₂O
ElementsFe, S, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolFfr
Nickel–Strunz class7.DC.15

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tierra Amarilla, Chile

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.