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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Waylandite

Name

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BiAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4–5

Mohs hardness

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4.08

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Alunite-crandallite

Structural group

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Way · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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Colorless, white, pale blue, pale brown

Typical colors

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Bi · Al · P · O · H

Elements

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