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Brazilianite
Name
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NaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₄
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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5.5
Mohs hardness
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2.98
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {010}, good
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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—
Structural group
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Bzl · Grandfathered
IMA
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1945
Named in
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Yellow, Green
Typical colors
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Na · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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