IMA mineral species
Ushkovite
MgFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·8H₂O
Hydrous phosphate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | MgFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·8H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Fe, P, O, H |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ukv |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.DC.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bol'shoi Tatkul' lake, Russia · Bol'shoi Tatkul' lake, Russia
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Ushkovite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4006616 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Triclinic