Phosphoscorodite

Where it forms, where it's found

2recorded occurrences

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Chemical composition

Constituent elements: Mass composition breakdown
Element Atoms At. mass g/mol Mass g/mol Mass share
8OOxygen Oxygen 6 15.999 95.994
36.67%
33AsArsenic Arsenic 1 74.922 74.922
28.62%
26FeIron Iron 1 55.845 55.845
21.34%
15PPhosphorus Phosphorus 1 30.974 30.974
11.83%
1HHydrogen Hydrogen 4 1.008 4.032
1.54%
Total 261.767 100.00%
Mass share = atoms × atomic mass ÷ molar mass × 100
From Mindat formula

Mass composition breakdown
Element	Atoms	At. mass g/mol	Mass g/mol	Mass share
8OOxygen	Oxygen	6	15.999	95.994	36.67%
33AsArsenic	Arsenic	1	74.922	74.922	28.62%
26FeIron	Iron	1	55.845	55.845	21.34%
15PPhosphorus	Phosphorus	1	30.974	30.974	11.83%
1HHydrogen	Hydrogen	4	1.008	4.032	1.54%
	Total	261.767	100.00%

Synonyms

Phosphoscorodit

Literature, links & citation

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Entry last updated August 11, 2025

@misc{mineral2025,
  author    = {Mineral Index editorial board},
  title     = {Phosphoscorodite — Mineral Index},
  year      = {2025},
  url       = {https://mineralindex.org/minerals/phosphoscorodite-9449}
}