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Childrenite

childrenite

Fe²⁺AlPO4(OH)2·H2O

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Overview

Childrenite is a rare hydrated phosphate mineral with elements iron, manganese, aluminium, phosphorus, oxygen and hydrogen. Its chemical formula is (Fe2+,Mn)2+AlPO4(OH)2•H2O and it has a molecular weight of 229.83 g/mol. Its specific gravity is 3.2 and it has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5. It is usually translucent and non-fluorescent, with imperfect cleavage. It has a vitreous lustre with a white streak, and is brown or yellow in color. It has a conchoidal, uneven fracture, and an orthorhombic crystal system.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 5

Scientific references

  1. Childrenite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q411566 Link
  2. Childrenite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childrenite Link