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Althausite
Name
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Mg₄(PO₄)₂(OH,O)(F,   )
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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2.97
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {001}, perfect; on {101}, distinct
Cleavage
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Pnma
Space group
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Structural group
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Ahs · Approved
IMA
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1974
Named in
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Pale gray, reddish brown
Typical colors
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Mg · P · O · H · F
Elements
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