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Spencerite
Name
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Zn₄(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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3.12–3.15
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavages
Luster
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On {100}, perfect; on {010}, good; on {001}, distinct
Cleavage
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P2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Scrt · Grandfathered
IMA
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1916
Named in
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White, pale green; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Zn · P · O · H
Elements
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