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Barbosalite
Name
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Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
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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6
Mohs hardness
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3.6–3.62
Specific gravity
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Dark blue
Streak
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Vitreous to earthy
Luster
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Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Lazulite
Structural group
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Bsa · Grandfathered
IMA
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1954
Named in
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Dark blue, blue-green
Typical colors
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Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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