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Wendwilsonite
Name
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Ca₂Mg(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3–4
Mohs hardness
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3.52
Specific gravity
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Pale pink
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Roselite
Structural group
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Wdw · Approved
IMA
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1985
Named in
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Pale to intense pink, may be red, commonly color zoned
Typical colors
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Ca · Mg · As · O · H
Elements
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