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Mejillonesite
Name
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NaMg₂(PO₃OH)(PO₄)(OH)·H₅O₂
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
Mohs hardness
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2.36
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {100}, good on {010} and {001}
Cleavage
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Pbca
Space group
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Structural group
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Mej · Approved
IMA
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2010
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Mg · P · O · H
Elements
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