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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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K₄Mg₂(V⁴⁺₂V⁵⁺₈O₂₈)·14H₂O

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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2

Mohs hardness

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2.35

Specific gravity

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Light blue

Streak

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Subadamantine

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Pascoite

Structural group

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Blu · Approved

IMA

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2014

Named in

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Very dark greenish blue

Typical colors

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K · Mg · V · O · H

Elements

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