Phosphorite
A rock classification type
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About Phosphorite
Lithified phosphate-rich sediments.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9442
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9442:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
18009ab6-b714-4978-beac-1de4341eaa13
Classification of Phosphorite
Sub-divisions of Phosphorite
Mineralogy of Phosphorite
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Synonyms of Phosphorite
Other Language Names for Phosphorite
German:Phospholit
Phosphorit
Phosphorit
Simplified Chinese:胶磷矿
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 6 photos of Phosphorite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 2 photos of Phosphorite associated with Petrified Wood | |
| 2 photos of Phosphorite associated with Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
| 2 photos of Phosphorite associated with Chamosite | (Fe2+)5Al(Si,Al)4O10(OH,O)8 |
| 2 photos of Phosphorite associated with Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| 1 photo of Phosphorite associated with Blue Chalcedony | SiO2 |
| 1 photo of Phosphorite associated with Limonite | |
| 1 photo of Phosphorite associated with Glauconite | K0.60-0.85(Fe3+,Mg,Al)2(Si,Al)4O10](OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Phosphorite associated with Sandstone |
Internet Links for Phosphorite
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References for Phosphorite
Reference List:
Weinzierlbruck sand pit, Waizenkirchen, Grieskirchen District, Upper Austria, Austria