Triploidite

Triploidite

Triploidite is a mineral, a phosphate of iron and manganese, formula (MnFe)2(OH)(PO4). Found in Brazil, it comes in a variety of colours, green, yellow, pink or reddish brown. The name is derived from its resemblance to Triplite

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