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Messelite
Name
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Ca₂Fe²⁺(PO₄)₂·2H₂O
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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3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.16
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}, producing curved irregular surfaces
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Fairfieldite
Structural group
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Msl · Approved
IMA
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1890
Named in
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White, pale greenish white, greenish gray, pink
Typical colors
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Ca · Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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