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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Fe²⁺V³⁺₂O₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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4.5–5

Mohs hardness

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5.17–5.2

Specific gravity

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Dark brown to black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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Fd3m

Space group

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Spinel

Structural group

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Cou · Approved

IMA

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1937

Named in

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Bluish gray; light gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Fe · V · O

Elements

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