Spheniscidite

Formula: (NH4,K)(Fe,Al)2(PO4)2(OH).2H2O

Origin of name: named form the order name for penguins

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: brown

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Luster: earthy

Habit: fine-grained brown aggregates

Hardness: 1

Specific gravity: 2.71

Cleavage: none

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