General Information:
Chemical Formula:MgFe+++2(PO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 504.08 gm)Magnesium 4.82 %
MgIron 22.16 %
FePhosphorus 12.29 %
P Hydrogen 3.60 %
H Oxygen 57.13 %
O
Empirical Formula: MgFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)
IMA Status:Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[010] Perfect
Color:brown, light yellow, or orange.
Density:2.38
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Hardness:3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:Vitreous - Pearly
Streak:white
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