Brazilianite

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Brazilianite

Brazilianite

NaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₄

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₄
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Yellow
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
8.BK.05
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Bzl
Locality
🇧🇷 Córrego Frio mine
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Brazil

Source: Wikidata

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