Whiteite-(MnFeMg)

whiteite-(MnFeMg)

eosphorite

zanazziite

wardite

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Formula: Mn²⁺Fe²⁺Mg₂Al₂(PO₄)₄(OH)₂.8H₂O
Hydrated phosphate containing hydroxyl, whiteite subgroup, jahnsite group, manganese-bearing mineral
Specific gravity: 2.63 to 2.67
Hardness: 4
Streak: Brownish white
Colour: Brown
Environments

Pegmatites

Whiteite-(MnFeMg) occurs in complex zoned granite pegmatites (HOM ).

Localities

At the type locality, the Ilha claim, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, whiteite-(MnFeMg) is associated with eosphorite, zanazziite, wardite, albite and quartz (HOM ).

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