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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

H

Name

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V³⁺V⁴⁺O₂(OH)₃

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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4.7

Mohs hardness

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3.51

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Hgg · Grandfathered

IMA

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1958

Named in

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Black; yellowish gray to dark gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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V · O · H

Elements

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