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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

F

Ferrobobfergusonite

Name

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Na₂Fe²⁺₅Fe³⁺Al(PO₄)₆

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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5

Mohs hardness

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3.68

Specific gravity

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Pale green-yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {010}

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Alluaudite-Wyllieite

Structural group

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Fbfg · Approved

IMA

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2017

Named in

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Deep green-brown

Typical colors

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Na · Fe · Al · P · O

Elements

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