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Bassetite
Name
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Fe²⁺(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂(H₂O)₁₀
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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3.4–3.63
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, bronzy on {010}
Luster
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{010}, perfect; {100} and {001}, distinct
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Bas · Grandfathered
IMA
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1915
Named in
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Olive-green, olive-brown, yellowish brown, bronzy yellow, yellow
Typical colors
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Fe · U · O · P · H
Elements
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