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Griphite
Name
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Ca(Mn²⁺,Na,Li)₆Fe²⁺Al₂(PO₄)₆(F,OH)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.4–3.64
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Resinous to vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pa3
Space group
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Structural group
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Gph · Grandfathered
IMA
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1891
Named in
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Very pale yellow, dark brown to brownish black when metamict; yellowish brown to brown in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ca · Mn · Na · Li · Fe · Al · P · O · F · H
Elements
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