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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Ba(VO)₂(PO₄)₂·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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3.4

Specific gravity

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Very pale green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Distinct on {001}

Cleavage

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Pn

Space group

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Structural group

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Bscs · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Typical colors

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Ba · V · O · P · H

Elements

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