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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Ca(H₂O)₃Fe³⁺₂(V₂O₇)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.97

Specific gravity

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Orange

Streak

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Subadamantine

Luster

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{001} perfect, {100} and {010} very good

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Dnw · Approved

IMA

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2021

Named in

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Yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · H · O · Fe · V

Elements

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