Barbosalite

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Barbosalite

Barbosalite

Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
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Luster
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Streak
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Density
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Cleavage
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Fracture
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Tenacity
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Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
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Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
8.BB.40
Dana classification
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IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Bsa
Locality
🇧🇷 Sapucaia mine
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Aluízio Licínio de Miranda Barbosa

Source: Wikidata

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