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Sampleite
Name
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NaCaCu₅(PO₄)₄Cl·5H₂O
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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4
Mohs hardness
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3.2
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Pearly on {010}
Luster
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{010}, perfect; {100}, {001}, good
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Structural group
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Smp · Grandfathered
IMA
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1942
Named in
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Light blue to blue-green; blue in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Cu · P · O · Cl · H
Elements
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