| Spheniscidite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Phosphate mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | (NH4,K)(Fe3+,Al)2(PO4)2(OH)· 2H2O [1] |
| Identification | |
| Color | Brown[1] |
| Mohs scale hardness | 1-1.5[1] |
Spheniscidite is a phosphate mineral. It is the ammonium analogue of leucophosphite.[1]