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Ludlamite

ludlamite

Fe²⁺3(PO4)2·4H2O

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Overview

Ludlamite is a rare phosphate mineral with chemical formula (Fe,Mn,Mg)3(PO4)2·4H2O. It was first described in 1877 for an occurrence in Wheal Jane mine in Cornwall, England and named for English mineralogist Henry Ludlam (1824–1880).

Scientific references

  1. Ludlamite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3839062 Link
  2. Ludlamite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludlamite Link