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P
Penikisite
Name
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BaMg₂Al₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃
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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4
Mohs hardness
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3.79
Specific gravity
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Very pale green to white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {010} and {100}, fair to good
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Bjarebyite
Structural group
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Pks · Approved
IMA
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1976
Named in
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Blue to green
Typical colors
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Ba · Mg · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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