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Hurlbutite
Name
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CaBe₂(PO₄)₂
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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6
Mohs hardness
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2.877
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to greasy
Luster
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Cleavage
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P2_1/a
Space group
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Danburite
Structural group
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Hrb · Grandfathered
IMA
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1952
Named in
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Colorless to greenish white
Typical colors
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Ca · Be · P · O
Elements
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