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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Ca₄Fe³⁺₄V³⁺₂(OH)₆O₂(Si₃O₁₀)(SiO₄)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.22

Specific gravity

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Nearly white

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{001} (or parting)

Cleavage

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Cmcm

Space group

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Ardennite

Structural group

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Csg · Approved

IMA

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2006

Named in

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Golden brown

Typical colors

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Ca · Fe · V · O · H · Si

Elements

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