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Mineral A

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Mineral B

H

Name

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NaCu²⁺Fe³⁺₂(VO₄)₃

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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3.814

Specific gravity

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Red-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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Howardevansite

Structural group

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Hdv · Approved

IMA

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1987

Named in

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Black; deep red-brown through thin edges; medium gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Na · Cu · Fe · V · O

Elements

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