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Scholzite
Name
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CaZn₂(PO₄)₂·2H₂O
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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3–4
Mohs hardness
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3.11–3.13
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {100}, fair, a parting with parascholzite lamellae
Cleavage
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Pbcn
Space group
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Structural group
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Slz · Grandfathered
IMA
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1948
Named in
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Colorless to white, pale gray; rarely lime-green, reddish brown, yellow
Typical colors
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Ca · Zn · P · O · H
Elements
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