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Hureaulite
Name
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Mn²⁺₅(PO₃OH)₂(PO₄)₂·4H₂O
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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3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.15–3.19
Specific gravity
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Nearly white
Streak
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Vitreous, inclined towards greasy
Luster
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On {100}, good
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Hureaulite
Structural group
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Hur · Approved
IMA
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1825
Named in
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Light pink, rose-violet, pale rose, amber, orange, red-orange, red, brownish orange
Typical colors
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Mn · P · O · H
Elements
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