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Name
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Mg₇(PO₄)₂(OH)₈
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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2.806
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Pearly
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Allactite
Structural group
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Raa · Approved
IMA
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1996
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Mg · P · O · H
Elements
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