Phosphates

The phosphates are compounds of one or more metallic elements associated with the phosphate radical (PO₄). The phosphates are classified together with the arsenates and vanadates.
Most phosphates are heavy, and none are hard. They are usually brittle and occur in small crystals or compact aggregates.
In many references, the phosphate group includes the tungstate and molybdate groups.

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