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Matulaite
Name
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Fe³⁺Al₇(PO₄)₄(PO₃OH)₂(OH)₈(H₂O)₈·8H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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1.5
Mohs hardness
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2.27
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Structural group
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Mat · Approved
IMA
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1977
Named in
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Colorless, white, grayish white
Typical colors
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Fe · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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