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Hydropyrochlore
Hydropyrochlore
Name
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(H₂O,   )₂Nb₂(O,OH)₆(H₂O)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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4–4.5
Mohs hardness
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3.4–3.48
Specific gravity
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Streak
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[Vitreous to resinous.]
Luster
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Cleavage
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Fd3m
Space group
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Pyrochlore-Pyrochlore
Structural group
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Hpcl · Approved
IMA
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1977
Named in
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Greenish
Typical colors
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H · O · Nb
Elements
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