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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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(Be, )(V³⁺,Ti)₃O₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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7

Mohs hardness

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4.29

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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Humite

Structural group

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Byd · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Black; gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Be · V · Ti · O

Elements

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