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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Allanpringite

Name

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Fe³⁺₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.562

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Wavellite

Structural group

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Apg · Approved

IMA

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2004

Named in

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Typical colors

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Fe · P · O · H

Elements

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