| Spheniscidite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Phosphate mineral |
| Formula | (NH4,K)(Fe3+,Al)2(PO4)2(OH)· 2H2O 1 |
| Identification | |
| Color | Brown1 |
| Mohs scale hardness | 1-1.51 |
Spheniscidite is a phosphate mineral. It is the ammonium analogue of leucophosphite.1
See also
See also
- Sphenisciformes (penguins), the mineral has been named after this clade
- Elephant Island, type locality