IMA mineral species

Gormanite

(Fe²⁺,Mg)₃(Al,Fe³⁺)₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ * 2H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

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Gormanite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formula(Fe²⁺,Mg)₃(Al,Fe³⁺)₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ * 2H₂O
ElementsFe, Mg, Al, P, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGm
Nickel–Strunz class8.DC.45

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Rapid creek, Canada · Big Fish River, Canada

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