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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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V⁴⁺O(SO₄)·3H₂O

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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1

Mohs hardness

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2.28

Specific gravity

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Pale blue (synthetic)

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bjon · Approved

IMA

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2000

Named in

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Pale blue

Typical colors

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V · O · S · H

Elements

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