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Barnesite
Name
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Na₂V⁵⁺₆O₁₆·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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3.09–3.15
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Adamantine, less brilliant after exposure
Luster
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{001}, perfect; {100}, {010}, fair
Cleavage
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P2_1
Space group
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Hewettite
Structural group
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Bar · Approved
IMA
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1963
Named in
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Brilliant dark red; brownish red on exposure
Typical colors
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Na · V · O · H
Elements
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