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Kosnarite
Name
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KZr₂(PO₄)₃
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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4.5
Mohs hardness
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3.194
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {1012}
Cleavage
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R-3c
Space group
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Structural group
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Ksn · Approved
IMA
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1991
Named in
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Pale blue to blue-green, bluish gray, nearly colorless
Typical colors
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K · Zr · P · O
Elements
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