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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

F

Name

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Mg₃(PO₄)₂

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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Mohs hardness

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2.8

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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—

Luster

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{100} and {010}, fair to good

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Frt · Approved

IMA

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1961

Named in

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Colorless, white, yellow, dark amber

Typical colors

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Mg · P · O

Elements

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