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Perloffite
Name
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BaMn²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂(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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5
Mohs hardness
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4
Specific gravity
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Greenish yellow
Streak
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Vitreous to subadamantine
Luster
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On {100}, perfect
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Bjarebyite
Structural group
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Plf · Approved
IMA
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1976
Named in
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Black, dark brown, deep clove-brown, khaki-brown, greenish brown, reddish brown
Typical colors
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Ba · Mn · Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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