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Vantasselite
Name
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Al₄(PO₄)₃(OH)₃·9H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2–2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.3
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Pearly on cleavages
Luster
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On {001}, micaceous; imperfect on {010}
Cleavage
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Pmam
Space group
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Structural group
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Vts · Approved
IMA
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1986
Named in
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White
Typical colors
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Al · P · O · H
Elements
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