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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Mg₃(PO₄)₂·22H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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1.65

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage surfaces

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ctt · Approved

IMA

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2000

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Mg · P · O · H

Elements

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