General Information:
Chemical Formula:NaCaFe++(Mn,Fe++,Fe+++,Mg)2(PO4)3
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1976
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[100] Good, [010] Good
Color:brownish yellow, green, yellow, or black.
Density:3.52 - 3.584, Average = 3.55
Diaphaniety:Subtranslucent to Opaque
Hardness:5-5.5 - Apatite-Knife Blade
Streak:brownish yellow
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