VS
Name
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Mg₃Al₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₆·2H₂O
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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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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3.087
Specific gravity
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Pale green
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {001}, good; a second ⊥ {001}, poor
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Souzalite
Structural group
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Sou · Grandfathered
IMA
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1949
Named in
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Green, blue-green, emerald-green
Typical colors
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Mg · Al · P · O · H
Elements
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