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Name
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Yb(PO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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5.85
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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I4_1/amd
Space group
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Zircon
Structural group
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Xtm-Yb · Approved
IMA
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1998
Named in
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Colorless to slightly yellowish or brownish
Typical colors
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Yb · P · O
Elements
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