Kovdorskite
A variety of Minerals
What is Kovdorskite?
Kovdorskite, Mg2PO4(OH)·3H2O, is a rare, hydrated, magnesium phosphate mineral. It was first described by Kapustin et al., and is found only in the Kovdor Massif near Kovdor, Kola Peninsula, Russia. It is associated with collinsite, magnesite, dolomite, hydrotalcite, apatite, magnetite, and forsterite.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Pale rose, pale blue
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 4
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Mg2(PO4)(OH) · 3H2O
- Elements
- H, Mg, O, P
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