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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Nabaphite

Name

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NaBa(PO₄)·9H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.3

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull vitreous [sic]

Luster

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On {100}, distinct

Cleavage

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P2_13

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Nbh · Approved

IMA

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1981

Named in

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Colorless, snow-white with alteration

Typical colors

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Na · Ba · P · O · H

Elements

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