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Mineral A

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Mineral B

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Name

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Na₄Fe₇(PO₄)₆

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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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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3.58

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {010}

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Xp · Approved

IMA

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2006

Named in

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Bluish green to gray-green

Typical colors

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Na · Fe · P · O

Elements

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