VS
Name
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Mn²⁺Al(PO₄)(OH)₂·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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3.06–3.08
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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{100}, poor
Cleavage
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Bbam
Space group
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Childrenite
Structural group
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Eos · Grandfathered
IMA
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1878
Named in
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Pink to rose-red, commonly brown to black when oxidized
Typical colors
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Mn · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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