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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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CaMn²⁺₂(PO₄)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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5

Mohs hardness

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3.61

Specific gravity

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Very pale brown

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {010} and {100}

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Graftonite

Structural group

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Beu-Ca · Approved

IMA

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2017

Named in

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Pale brown, colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ca · Mn · P · O

Elements

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