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Gamagarite
Name
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Ba₂Fe³⁺(VO₄)₂(OH)
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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4.5–5
Mohs hardness
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4.62–4.68
Specific gravity
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Reddish brown
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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{001} and {100}, distinct; {101} difficult, indices probable
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Brackebuschite
Structural group
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Gam · Grandfathered
IMA
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1943
Named in
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Dark brown to almost black
Typical colors
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Ba · Fe · V · O · H
Elements
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