| Spheniscidite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Phosphate mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | (NH4,K)(Fe3+,Al)2(PO4)2(OH)ยท 2H2O [1] |
| Identification | |
| Color | Brown[1] |
| Mohs scale hardness | 1-1.5[1] |
Spheniscidite is a phosphate mineral. It is the ammonium analogue of leucophosphite.[1]
See also
- Sphenisciformes (penguins), the mineral has been named after this clade
- Elephant Island, type locality
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Spheniscidite". Mindat.org. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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