IMA mineral species
Phosphogartrellite
PbCuFe³⁺(PO₄)₂(OH,H₂O)₂
Phosphate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness4.5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
⚖ Density5.05 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | PbCuFe³⁺(PO₄)₂(OH,H₂O)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pb, Cu, Fe, P, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 4.5 |
| Density | 5.05 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Pgtl |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.CG.20 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 4.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
Learn more
- Phosphogartrellite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3901687 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Soft, Scratches Easily