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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

J

Name

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BaFe²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃

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

Mohs hardness

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4.05

Specific gravity

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Dark grayish green

Streak

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Vitreous, greasy to subadamantine

Luster

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Perfect on {100}

Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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Bjarebyite

Structural group

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Jtm · Approved

IMA

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1999

Named in

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Greenish black

Typical colors

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Ba · Fe · P · O · H

Elements

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