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Mineral A

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Mineral B

I

Name

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CaMg(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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4.5–5

Mohs hardness

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3.15–3.27

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky (fibers), slightly pearly (plates)

Luster

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Very good on {010}

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Titanite

Structural group

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Iso · Grandfathered

IMA

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1955

Named in

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White, buff, pale pink

Typical colors

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Ca · Mg · P · O · F

Elements

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