IMA mineral species

Greifensteinite

Phosphate mineral.

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Greifensteinite specimen
Greifensteinite-MA1277056257.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness4.5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.

Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness4.5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGfs
Nickel–Strunz class8.DA.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Greifensteine, Germany

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