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Mineral A

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Mineral B

N

Name

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Mn²⁺Zn₂(PO₄)₂(H₂O)₄

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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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}, and fair on {001}

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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Hopeite

Structural group

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Niz · Approved

IMA

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2012

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Mn · Zn · P · O · H

Elements

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