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Gatumbaite
Gatumbaite
Name
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CaAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·H₂O
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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2.92
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Pearly
Luster
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One, k to the [010] fiber axis
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Gtb · Approved
IMA
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1976
Named in
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White
Typical colors
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Ca · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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