VS
Name
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Zn₃(PO₄)₂·4H₂O
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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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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3.31
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavages
Luster
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On {010}, perfect
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Parahopeite
Structural group
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Phop · Grandfathered
IMA
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1908
Named in
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Colorless, yellow-brown, golden brown; in transmitted light, colorless
Typical colors
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Zn · P · O · H
Elements
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