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Phosphate

Crocobelonite

CaFe³⁺₂O(PO₄)₂
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassPhosphate

Crocobelonite

Crocobelonite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the phosphate class, with the chemical formula CaFe³⁺₂O(PO₄)₂.

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma).

IMA symbol Ccb, IMA status: approved, named in 2020.

Found in paralavas exposed in a phosphorite quarry (Jordan),.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more C minerals or help write this entry.