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Maxwellite
Name
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NaFe³⁺(AsO₄)F
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.9
Specific gravity
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Medium to pale red-orange
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {110}
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Titanite
Structural group
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Max · Approved
IMA
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1987
Named in
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Medium to dark red
Typical colors
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Na · Fe · As · O · F
Elements
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