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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Heyite

Name

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Pb₅Fe²⁺₂O₄(VO₄)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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4

Mohs hardness

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6.3

Specific gravity

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Amber-yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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Brackebuschite

Structural group

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Hyt · Approved

IMA

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1971

Named in

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Marigold-orange, orange-brown; yellow-orange in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Pb · Fe · O · V

Elements

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