Phosphosiderite
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://gemfyi.com/iframe/entity/phosphosiderite/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://gemfyi.com/entity/phosphosiderite/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://gemfyi.com/entity/phosphosiderite/)Use the native HTML custom element.
Physical & Optical Properties
Mohs Hardness
| Mohs | Reference mineral | Phosphosiderite |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talc | |
| 2 | Gypsum | |
| 3 | Calcite | |
| 4 | Fluorite | ● |
| 5 | Apatite | |
| 6 | Orthoclase | |
| 7 | Quartz | |
| 8 | Topaz | |
| 9 | Corundum | |
| 10 | Diamond |
Crystal System
Value & Market
Where to Buy Phosphosiderite
Links may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
About Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite is a hydrated iron phosphate mineral forming pink to rose-red to violet-red orthorhombic crystals and compact masses with a vitreous to waxy luster in phosphate-rich granitic pegmatites. It occurs in localities including Chile, Argentina, Portugal, Germany, and Pennsylvania (USA), and is often intergrown with metastrengite. The attractive deep pink to lavender-pink color of massive phosphosiderite is fashioned into cabochons and beads that are sometimes mistaken for rhodonite or sugilite.