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Brandtite
Name
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Ca₂Mn²⁺(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.61–3.67
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{010}, perfect; {001}, good
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Roselite
Structural group
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Bdt · Grandfathered
IMA
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1888
Named in
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Colorless to white; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ca · Mn · As · O · H
Elements
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