Spheniscidite Explained
| Category: | Phosphate mineral |
| Spheniscidite |
| Formula: | (NH4,K)(Fe3+,Al)2(PO4)2(OH)ยท 2H2O |
| Color: | Brown[1] |
| Mohs: | 1-1.5 |
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
Notes and References
- Web site: Spheniscidite. 10 August 2019. Mindat.org.
