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Herderite
Herderite
Name
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CaBe(PO₄)F
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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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.02
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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—
Cleavage
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P2_1/a
Space group
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Gadolinite
Structural group
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Hrd · Grandfathered
IMA
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1828
Named in
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Colorless, White, Yellow, Green, Brown
Typical colors
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Ca · Be · P · O · F
Elements
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