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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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SrFe³⁺₃(PO₄)(PO₃OH)(OH)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.65

Specific gravity

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Yellowish

Streak

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Vitreous to resinous

Luster

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On {0001}, perfect

Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Alunite-crandallite

Structural group

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Bnu · Approved

IMA

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1995

Named in

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Yellow to brown

Typical colors

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Sr · Fe · P · O · H

Elements

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