Falsterite

falsterite

Ca₂MgMn²⁺₂Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂Zn₄(PO₄)₈(OH)₄(H₂O)₁₄Chemical formula

MonoclinicCrystal system

2.0Mohs hardness

Facts

Chemical formula: Ca₂MgMn²⁺₂Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂Zn₄(PO₄)₈(OH)₄(H₂O)₁₄
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Mohs hardness: 2.0
Elements in formula: Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Oxygen, Hydrogen
Number of elements: 8
IMA status: Approved
Type locality: Palermo No. 1 mine
Named after: Alexander U. Falster
Colour: blue-green