Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Biphosphammite

Name

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(NH₄)H₂(PO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.04

Specific gravity

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White to pale buff

Streak

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Dull, earthy; crystals rarely vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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I-42d

Space group

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Biphosphammite

Structural group

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Bpam · Grandfathered

IMA

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1870

Named in

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White, pale buff, to deep shades of brown; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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N · H · P · O

Elements

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