Amazing Saléeite with Strengite

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Saléeite

Formula:
Mg(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·10
 System: Monoclinic
Colour: Lemon-yellow, ...
Lustre: Sub-Adamantine, Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy
Hardness: 2 - 3


Strengite

Formula:
FePO₄ · 2H₂O. 
System: Orthorhombic
Colour: Purple, violet, pink, ...
Hardness: 3½ - 4

Locality: Sapucaia Mine (Proberil mine), Sapucaia do Norte, Galiléia, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil




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