Physical Properties of Single Crystal EuIn$_{2}$P$_{2}$ and EuGa$_{2}$P$_{2}$*

Single crystals of EuIn$_{2}$P$_{2}$ and EuGa$_{2}$P$_{2}$ have been grown by a metal flux method.$^{ }$The EuIn$_{2}$P$_{2}$ material crystallizes in a new hexagonal structure type and orders magnetically at 24 K. The magnetic ordering is anisotropic suggesting a possible canted ferromagnetic magnetic structure. The temperature dependent resistivity data indicate semi-metallic behavior. Negative colossal magnetoresistance is observed at the ordering temperature. The gallium metal analogue, EuGa$_{2}$P$_{2}$, crystallizes in a related monoclinic structure and magnetically orders at a slightly higher temperature. Magnetization, resistivity and specific heat data are presented for both compounds.