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Phosphate

Deynekoite

Ca₉Fe³⁺(PO₄)₇
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassPhosphate

Deynekoite

Deynekoite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the phosphate class, with the chemical formula Ca₉Fe³⁺(PO₄)₇.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R3c). It is a member of the Cerite structural group.

IMA symbol Dnk, IMA status: approved, named in 2022.

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 D minerals or help write this entry.