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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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Mn₇(VO₄)₂(OH)₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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3.71

Specific gravity

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Pale orange

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Distinct on {001}, by analogy with allactite

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Allactite

Structural group

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Agd · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Orange

Typical colors

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Mn · V · O · H

Elements

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