Samuelsonite

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Samuelsonite

Samuelsonite

(Ca,Ba)Ca₈Fe²⁺₂Mn²⁺₂Al₂(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₂

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Ca,Ba)Ca₈Fe²⁺₂Mn²⁺₂Al₂(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₂
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
Yellow
Luster
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Streak
White
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.BF.10
Dana classification
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IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Sms
Locality
🇺🇸 Palermo No. 1 mine
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Peter B. Samuelson

Source: Wikidata

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