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Name
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ZnFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·6.5H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.66
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to silky
Luster
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Perfect ∥ [001], probably either on {11 0} or {100}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Strunzite
Structural group
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Zstz · Approved
IMA
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2016
Named in
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Light brownish yellow to silvery white
Typical colors
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Zn · Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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