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Woodhouseite
Name
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CaAl₃(SO₄)(PO₄)(OH)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Trigonal
Crystal system
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4.5
Mohs hardness
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3.01
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on {0001}
Luster
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On {0001}, excellent
Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Alunite-beudantite
Structural group
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Wdh · Approved
IMA
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1937
Named in
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Colorless, white, flesh-pink
Typical colors
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Ca · Al · S · O · P · H
Elements
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