| Name: | Francoanellite Fan |
| IMA Chemistry: | K3Al5(PO3OH)6(PO4)2·12H2O |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Francoanellite contains elements: Potassium (K) Aluminum (Al) Phosphorus (P) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
| Country of Type Locality: | Italy |
| Year First Published: | 1974 |
| IMA Status: | Approved |
| Status Notes: | Balenzano F, Dell´Anna L, Di Pierro M (1976) Francoanellite, H_6_K_3_Al_5_(PO_4_)_8_·13H_2_O, a new mineral from the caves of Castellana, Puglia, southern Italy, Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1976, 49-57 Chemical formula revised: Dick S, Zeiske T (1998) Francoanellit K_3_Al_5_HPO_4_)_6_(PO_4_)_ 2_·12H_2_O: Struktur und Synthese durch topochemische Entwässerung von Taranakit, Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B Chemical Science 53, 711-719 |
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| Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
| Oldest Known Age: | 100.5 Million Years Ago |
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