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Sinkankasite
Name
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Mn²⁺Al(PO₃OH)₂(OH)·6H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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2.27
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous to dull, vitreous on cleavages
Luster
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On {100}, perfect; also a parting along {100} twin boundaries
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Ska · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Colorless to white
Typical colors
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Mn · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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