VS
Name
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Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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3.14–3.21
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous to subresinous, earthy
Luster
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Poor on {0001} and {1010}
Cleavage
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P6_3/m
Space group
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Apatite
Structural group
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Hap · Approved
IMA
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1856
Named in
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White, Colorless, Gray
Typical colors
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Ca · P · O · H
Elements
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