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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Ca₂(NH₄)₂(V₁₀O₂₈)·15H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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1.5–2

Mohs hardness

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2.43

Specific gravity

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Yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Pascoite

Structural group

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Burr · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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Orange-yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · N · H · V · O

Elements

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