Raadeite

Mg₇(PO₄)₂(OH)₈

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mg₇(PO₄)₂(OH)₈
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/n
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.BE.30
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Raa
Locality
🇳🇴 Tingelstadtjern quarry
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Gunnar Raade

Source: Wikidata

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