Ferraioloite

Ferraioloite is a rare mineral[3] with formula MgMn2+4(Fe2+0.5Al0.5)4Zn4(PO4)8(OH)4(H2O)20.

It is related to the phosphate mineral falsterite.

Ferraioloite was found in pegmatites of the Foote Lithium Company Mine, Cleveland County, North Carolina, US.

[2][3] The name honors James (Jim) A. Ferraiolo (1947–2014).

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