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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Huemulite

Name

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Na₄MgV⁵⁺₁₀O₂₈·24H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.39

Specific gravity

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Yellow

Streak

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Dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Pascoite

Structural group

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Hml · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Yellowish orange to orange

Typical colors

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Na · Mg · V · O · H

Elements

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