Ferraioloite
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CategoryPhosphate mineral
FormulaMgMn2+4(Fe2+0.5Al0.5)4Zn4(PO4)8(OH)4(H2O)20
| Ferraioloite | |
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| General | |
| Category | Phosphate mineral |
| Formula | MgMn2+4(Fe2+0.5Al0.5)4Zn4(PO4)8(OH)4(H2O)20 |
| IMA symbol | Frl[1] |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Crystal class | Prismatic (2/m) (same H-M symbol) |
| Space group | I2/m |
| Unit cell | a = 25.33, b = 6.30 c = 15.16 [Å], β = 90.93° (approximated) |
| Identification | |
| References | [2][3] |
Ferraioloite is a rare mineral[3] with formula MgMn2+4(Fe2+0.5Al0.5)4Zn4(PO4)8(OH)4(H2O)20. It is related to the phosphate mineral falsterite. Ferraioloite was found in pegmatites of the Foote Lithium Company Mine, Cleveland County, North Carolina, US.[2][3] The name honors James (Jim) A. Ferraiolo (1947–2014).[4]
