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Fluorwavellite
Name
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Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₂F·5H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.3
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {110}, good on {101} and {010}
Cleavage
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Pcnm
Space group
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Wavellite
Structural group
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Fwav · Approved
IMA
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2015
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Al · P · O · H · F
Elements
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