ferraioloite
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Ferraioloite is a rare mineral 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. The name honors James (Jim) A. Ferraiolo (1947–2014).
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- phosphate mineral
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- crystal system
- monoclinic crystal system
- IMA Mineral Symbol
- Frl
- chemical formula
- MgMn²⁺₄(Fe²⁺₀.₅Al³⁺₀.₅)₄Zn₄(PO₄)₈(OH)₄(H₂O)₂₀
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Ferraioloite is a rare mineral 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. The name honors James (Jim) A. Ferraiolo (1947–2014).
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