VS
Name
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Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃·5H₂O
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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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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2.36
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous, pearly
Luster
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Perfect on {110}; good on {101}; distinct on {010}
Cleavage
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Pcmn
Space group
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Wavellite
Structural group
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Wav · Approved
IMA
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1805
Named in
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Green, Colorless, White, Yellow, Brown, Blue
Typical colors
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Al · P · O · H
Elements
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