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Lithiophilite
Name
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LiMn²⁺(PO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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4–5
Mohs hardness
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3.44–3.5
Specific gravity
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White to grayish white
Streak
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Vitreous to subresinous
Luster
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On {100}, perfect; on {010}, good
Cleavage
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Pbnm
Space group
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Olivine
Structural group
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Lhp · Grandfathered
IMA
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1878
Named in
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Pink, Brown, Yellow
Typical colors
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Li · Mn · P · O
Elements
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