Berlinite

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Berlinite (AlPO4) is a rare phosphate mineral first discovered in Vestana iron mine, Sweden. It is the only known mineral in the world to have a crystal structure identical to that of quartz. Berlinite can vary in colour from light pink to white and has translucent crystals.

See also

Aluminium phosphate

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