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Sasaite
Name
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Al₆(PO₄)₅(OH)₃·36H₂O
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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Mohs hardness
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1.75
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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On {001}, perfect
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Sas · Approved
IMA
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1977
Named in
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White; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Al · P · O · H
Elements
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