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Name: Spheniscidite
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IMA Chemistry: (NH4)Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)ยท2H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Spheniscidite contains elements:
Nitrogen (N)
Hydrogen (H)
Iron (Fe)
Phosphorus (P)
Oxygen (O)
Country of Type Locality: Antarctica
Year First Published: 1977
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Wilson M J, Bain D C (1986) Spheniscidite, a new phosphate mineral from Elephant Island, British Antarctic Territory, Mineralogical Magazine 50, 291-293
Structural Group Name: Leucophosphite
Fleischer's Group Name: leucophosphite
Crystal Systems: monoclinic
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