Esquema molecular
Phosphosiderite
FePO4·2H2O
Description
Phosphosiderite is a hydrated iron phosphate mineral. It is known for its attractive pink to violet color and is often found in pegmatites and iron ore alteration zones.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
FePO4·2H2O
Classification
Phosphates
Crystal system
monoclínico
Luster
vítreo
Streak
blanco
Density
2.76 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
1000 °C
Mohs Scale — 4/10
Referencia: Fluorita
Color
Rosa a violeta rojizo
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Used primarily in jewelry as an ornamental stone and in mineral collections.
Uso industrial
Limited industrial applications, mainly geological research and analysis of phosphate deposits.
Similar minerals
Compare species
| Properties | Phosphosiderite | Variscite |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | FePO4·2H2O | AlPO4·2H2O |
| Classification | Phosphates | Phosphates |
| Crystal system | monoclínico | ortorrómbico |
| Hardness | 4 | 4.5 |
| Density | 2.76 g/cm³ | 2.57 g/cm³ |
| Luster | vítreo | Vítreo a céreo |
| Streak | blanco | Blanca |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Strengita · Variscita · Metavariscita
Derivatives and uses
Secondary source of iron and phosphorus under extreme geological conditions.
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Argentina, Alemania, Estados Unidos, Chile, Brasil
Periodic table
Contains elements: Fe · P · O · H
Hydrogen
#1 · Nonmetals