Steinmetzite

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Steinmetzite specimen - rock identification

What is Steinmetzite?

Steinmetzite is a very rare phosphate mineral with formula Zn2Fe(PO4)2(OH)•3H2O. It was discovered among pegmatites of Hagendorf in Germany, that are famous for rare phosphate minerals. Steinmetzite is chemically related to phosphophyllite and other zinc iron phosphates, namely plimerite and zinclipscombite.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Density
2.96 g/cm³

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
Zn2Fe3+(PO4)2(OH)·3H2O
Elements
Fe, H, O, P, Zn
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