IMA mineral species

Poughite

Fe³⁺₂(TeO₃)₂(SO₄)(H₂O)₂ * H₂O

Sulfate-tellurite mineral.

Poughite specimen
Poughite-77803.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaFe³⁺₂(TeO₃)₂(SO₄)(H₂O)₂ * H₂O
ElementsFe, Te, O, S, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPgh
Nickel–Strunz class4.JN.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Moctezuma mine, Mexico

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