
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
(Mg,Fe+++)3(PO4)2(OH,O)·1,5(H2O)

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 330.29 gm)
Magnesium 16.56 %
MgIron 12.68 %
FePhosphorus 18.76 %
P Hydrogen 1.14 %
H Oxygen 50.86 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
3(Mg0.75)3(Fe3+0.25)(PO4)2(OH)0.75O0.25·1.5(H2O)

IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
[001] Good

Color:
brown.

Density:
3.16

Diaphaniety:
Translucent

Hardness:
4 - Fluorite

Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:
brown
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