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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Sanjuanite

Name

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Al₂(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)·9H₂O

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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3

Mohs hardness

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1.94

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull to silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Structural group

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Sjn · Approved

IMA

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1966

Named in

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White; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Al · P · O · S · H

Elements

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