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Earlshannonite
Name
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Mn²⁺Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·4H₂O
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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3–4
Mohs hardness
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2.9
Specific gravity
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Pale brown
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Two, poor
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Arthurite
Structural group
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Esn · Approved
IMA
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1983
Named in
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Dark reddish brown, yellowish brown, yellow-orange, bright yellow
Typical colors
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Mn · Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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