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IMA mineral species

Lepidocrocite

Fe³⁺O(OH)

Iron oxide-hydroxide mineral.

RedOrangeBrownGrayWhite & Clear

Lepidocrocite specimen
Lepidocrocite-170213.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaFe³⁺O(OH)
ElementsFe, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLpc
Nickel–Strunz class4.FE.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Zlaté Hory, Czech Republic

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