Formula: (Mn,Fe)Al[OH₂/PO₄].H₂O
Mineral class: phosphates
Crystal system: monoclinic
Mohs scale: 5
Density (g/cm³): 3.06 - 3.1
Cleavage: poor
Colors: yellowish, yellow-green, green
Luster: vitreous - resinous
Fluorescence: -
Pleochroism: -
Largest Eosphorite: 20 cm?
Deposits: worldwide
1st Description: 1951

Eosphorite Mineral

Origin: Lavra da Ilha / Minas Gerais / Brazil

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Eosphorite Mineral

Origin: Mendes Pimentel / Minas Gerais / Brazil

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Eosphorite

Weight: 0.79 ct

Origin: Minas Gerais / Brazil

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Eosphorite

Weight: 0.69 ct

Origin: Minas Gerais / Brazil

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