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Mantienneite
Name
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KMg₂Al₂Ti(PO₄)₄(OH)₃·15H₂O
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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2–3
Mohs hardness
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2.31
Specific gravity
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Pale brown with a rose tint
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}; poor on {010}
Cleavage
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Pbca
Space group
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Structural group
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Mtin · Approved
IMA
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1983
Named in
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Caramel-brown to brownish honey-yellow
Typical colors
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K · Mg · Al · Ti · P · O · H
Elements
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