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Mineral A

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Mineral B

V

Name

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Na₂Mn(MnFe³⁺)(PO₄)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.5–3.6

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {100}; distinct on {010}

Cleavage

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Space group

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Alluaudite

Structural group

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Vr · Approved

IMA

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1937

Named in

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Dull olive-green, brownish on oxidation

Typical colors

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Na · Mn · Fe · P · O

Elements

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