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Pattersonite
Pattersonite
Name
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PbFe₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₅·H₂O
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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4.5
Mohs hardness
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4.04
Specific gravity
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Very pale yellow
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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One poor direction
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Patt · Approved
IMA
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2005
Named in
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Dark yellow
Typical colors
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Pb · Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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