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Plimerite
Name
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Zn₂Fe³⁺₃(PO₄)₃(OH)₄(H₂O)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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3.67
Specific gravity
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Pale grayish-green
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {100} and {010}, distinct on {001}
Cleavage
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Bbmm
Space group
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Rockbridgeite
Structural group
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Pme · Approved
IMA
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2008
Named in
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Pale olive-green to dark green, almost black; pale green to dark olive-green as aggregates
Typical colors
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Zn · Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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