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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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V⁴⁺O(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.24

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{001}, good to perfect

Cleavage

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I2/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Dtn · Grandfathered

IMA

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1956

Named in

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Pale brown, becoming greenish with alteration

Typical colors

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V · O · H

Elements

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