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Heneuite
Name
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CaMg₅(PO₄)₃(CO₃)(OH)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.016
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {001}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Hn · Approved
IMA
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1983
Named in
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Pale blue-green
Typical colors
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Ca · Mg · P · O · C · H
Elements
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