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Samuelsonite
Name
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Ca₉Mn²⁺₄Al₂(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₂
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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5
Mohs hardness
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3.24–3.35
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Subadamantine, may be vitreous to resinous
Luster
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On {001}, fair
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Sms · Approved
IMA
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1974
Named in
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Colorless, white
Typical colors
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Ca · Mn · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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