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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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(Na,Ca,K)₁₋ₓ(Mg,Fe²⁺,Mn)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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Mohs hardness

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2.9–3

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Structural group

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Pne · Approved

IMA

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1966

Named in

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Pale amber

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · K · Mg · Fe · Mn · P · O

Elements

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