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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Fe³⁺₂(PO₃OH)₂(SO₄)(H₂O)₄·1-2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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2.43

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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R32

Space group

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Taranakite

Structural group

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Cmr · Approved

IMA

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2012

Named in

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Lavender, pink

Typical colors

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Fe · P · O · H · S

Elements

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