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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

F

Name

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Ca₂MgMn²⁺₂Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂Zn₄(PO₄)₈(OH)₄(H₂O)₁₄

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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2

Mohs hardness

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2.78

Specific gravity

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Pale greenish blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {010}

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Fls · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Greenish blue

Typical colors

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Ca · Mg · Mn · Fe · Zn · P · O · H

Elements

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