Compare Minerals
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Name
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La(PO₄)
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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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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5.17–5.27
Specific gravity
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Streak
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[Resinous, waxy, vitreous to adamantine.]
Luster
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[{100}, distinct; {010}, poor.]
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Monazite
Structural group
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Mnz-La · Approved
IMA
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1966
Named in
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[Yellowish to dark brown, pale red, yellow.]
Typical colors
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La · P · O
Elements
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