VS
Name
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Mn²⁺₂(PO₄)F
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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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.5–3.9
Specific gravity
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White to brown
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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On {001}, good; on {010}, fair; on {100}, poor
Cleavage
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I2/a
Space group
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Triplite
Structural group
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Trl · Grandfathered
IMA
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1813
Named in
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Chestnut-brown, reddish brown, flesh-red, salmon-pink; brownish black to black if altered
Typical colors
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Mn · P · O · F
Elements
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