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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Phosphammite

Name

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(NH₄)₂(PO₃OH)

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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1.61

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Pam · Grandfathered

IMA

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1852

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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N · H · P · O

Elements

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