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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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Al₂(SO₄)(PO₄)F·9H₂O

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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1–2

Mohs hardness

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2.01

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Dull to silky

Luster

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Imperfect basal

Cleavage

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P2/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ans · Approved

IMA

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2012

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Al · S · O · P · F · H

Elements

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