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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Marićite

Name

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NaFe²⁺(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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4–4.5

Mohs hardness

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3.66

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Pmnb

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Mrć · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Colorless, pale gray, pale brown

Typical colors

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Na · Fe · P · O

Elements

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