VS
Name
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MgFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·8H₂O
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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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.38
Specific gravity
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Pale yellowish
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly on cleavages, greasy on fractures
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Laueite
Structural group
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Ukv · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Pale yellow, yellow-orange, to light brown; faint yellow in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Mg · Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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