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Brianite
Brianite
Name
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Na₂CaMg(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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4.5
Mohs hardness
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3–3.3
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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P222
Space group
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Aphthitalite
Structural group
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Bne · Approved
IMA
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1966
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Mg · P · O
Elements
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