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Mineral A

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Mineral B

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Name

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Cu₁₁O₂(VO₄)₆

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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Mohs hardness

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4.776

Specific gravity

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Dark reddish brown

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Fgr · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Black; medium gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · O · V

Elements

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