Abuite
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| Abuite | |
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| General | |
| Category | Phosphate minerals |
| Formula | CaAl2(PO4)2F2 |
| IMA symbol | Abu[1] |
| Strunz classification | 8.B0. |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Crystal class | P212121 |
| Identification | |
| Formula mass | 321.98[2] |
| Color | Colorless |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent |
| Density | 3.214 g cm−1 (calculated) |
| Ultraviolet fluorescence | None |
| References | [3][4] |
Abuite is a colorless calcium aluminium phosphate mineral with chemical formula CaAl2(PO4)F2. It is chemically similar to galliskiite with the exception that it is hydrated.[4]
