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Senegalite
Name
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Al₂(PO₄)(OH)₃·H₂O
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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5.5
Mohs hardness
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2.552
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {010}, poor
Cleavage
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P2_1nb
Space group
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Structural group
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Sng · Approved
IMA
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1975
Named in
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Colorless to pale yellow; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Al · P · O · H
Elements
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