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Nordgauite
Name
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MnAl₂(PO₄)₂(F,OH)₂·5.5H₂O
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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Mohs hardness
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2.35
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Earthy, slightly waxy to silky (aggregates)
Luster
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Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Nordgauite
Structural group
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Ndg · Approved
IMA
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2010
Named in
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Off-white, snow white
Typical colors
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Mn · Al · P · O · F · H
Elements
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