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Name: Eosphorite
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IMA Chemistry: Mn2+Al(PO4)(OH)2·H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Eosphorite contains elements:
Manganese (Mn)
Aluminum (Al)
Phosphorus (P)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: USA
Year First Published: 1878
IMA Status: Approved,Grandfathered
Status Notes: Brush G J, Dana E S (1878) On a new and remarkable mineral locality in Fairfield County, Connecticut; with a description of several new species occurring there. First Paper., American Journal of Science and Arts 16, 33-46; 114-123
Structural Group Name: Childrenite
Fleischer's Group Name:  
Crystal Systems: orthorhombic
Oldest Known Age: 2772 Million Years Ago
Mohs Hardness: 5.0
Diaphaneity: 2.0
Specific Gravity: 3.07
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