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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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(Na )Ca₂Fe²⁺₂(Fe³⁺Mg)Mn₂(PO₄)₆·2H₂O

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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5

Mohs hardness

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3.531

Specific gravity

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Colorless

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {010}

Cleavage

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Pcab

Space group

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Wicksite

Structural group

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Mnc · Approved

IMA

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2015

Named in

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Dark brown

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · Fe · Mg · Mn · P · O · H

Elements

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