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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Satterlyite

Name

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(Fe²⁺,Mg,Fe³⁺)₁₂(PO₃OH)(PO₄)₅(OH,O)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4.5–5

Mohs hardness

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3.68

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P31m

Space group

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Holtedahlite

Structural group

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Sly · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Pale yellow to pale brown

Typical colors

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Fe · Mg · P · O · H

Elements

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