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Olmsteadite
Name
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KFe²⁺₂NbO₂(PO₄)₂·2H₂O
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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4
Mohs hardness
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3.31–3.36
Specific gravity
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Olive-green
Streak
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Subadamantine, may be bronzy
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pb2_1m
Space group
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Structural group
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Osd · Approved
IMA
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1974
Named in
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Deep brown, red-brown to black
Typical colors
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K · Fe · Nb · O · P · H
Elements
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