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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Ba(Mg,Mn²⁺)Mn³⁺₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₄·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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3.4

Specific gravity

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Pale salmon-pink

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Excellent on (001)

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Mge · Approved

IMA

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2018

Named in

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Dark orange-red

Typical colors

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Ba · Mg · Mn · P · O · H

Elements

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