IMA mineral species
Malhmoodite
FeZr(PO₄)₂ * 4H₂O
Iron zirconium phosphate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness3
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A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | FeZr(PO₄)₂ * 4H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Zr, P, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 3 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mmo |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.CE.75 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
Learn more
- Malhmoodite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3843913 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Monoclinic
BrownWhite & Clear
Soft, Scratches Easily