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Phosphorrösslerite
Name
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Mg(PO₃OH)·7H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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1.725
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, changing to dull on exposure
Luster
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Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Prö · Grandfathered
IMA
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1939
Named in
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Colorless, pale yellow or honey-brown when included with iron oxides or organic material
Typical colors
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Mg · P · O · H
Elements
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