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Ferrivauxite
Ferrivauxite
Name
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Fe³⁺Al₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₃·5H₂O
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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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.4
Specific gravity
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Pale yellow-brown
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Vauxite
Structural group
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Fvx · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Golden brown; pale yellow in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Fe · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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