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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bobfergusonite

Name

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Na₂Mn²⁺₅Fe³⁺Al(PO₄)₆

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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4

Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Yellow-brown

Streak

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Resinous, bronzy on parting planes

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Alluaudite-Wyllieite

Structural group

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Bfg · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Green-brown to red-brown

Typical colors

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Na · Mn · Fe · Al · P · O

Elements

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