IMA mineral species

Phosphoferrite

(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)₃(PO₄)₂ * 3H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

Phosphoferrite specimen
Phosphoferrite16702-6.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)₃(PO₄)₂ * 3H₂O
ElementsFe, Mn, P, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPhf
Nickel–Strunz class8.CC.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Hennenkobel, Germany · Hagendorf North pegmatite, Germany

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