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Florencite-(La)
Name
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LaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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3.52
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Greasy to resinous
Luster
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Good on {0001}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Alunite-crandallite
Structural group
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Flo-La · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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Colorless to pale yellow; white in aggregates
Typical colors
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La · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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