Childrenite and millisite from Västanå iron mine

Childrenite and millisite

Childrenite and millisite from Västanå iron mine was described in GFF volume 124 (1994) p. 92. Occurs as really small crystals together with millisite in phosphate lenses. Mineral specimens located at the center for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lund.

Childrenite illustration. Formula: FeAl(PO4)(OH)2 H2O .

Millisite illustration. Formula: NaCa(Al, Fe)6(PO4)4(OH)9 3H2O .

	Childrenit and millisite veins.
	Other minerals are lazulite and hematite.
Childrenite crystals.

	Childrenite crystal, approx. 1mm in size.


	SEM picture showing childrenite and millisite. Taken by Staffan Hansen.
	SEM picture showing childrenite and millisite. Taken by Staffan Hansen.