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Janchevite
Name
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Pb₇V⁵⁺(O₈.₅   ₀.₅)Cl₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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8.16
Specific gravity
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Orange
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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Distinct on {001}
Cleavage
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I4/mmm
Space group
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Asisite
Structural group
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Jan · Approved
IMA
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2017
Named in
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Orange-red, light gray in reflected light with deep-red internal reflections
Typical colors
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Pb · V · O · Cl
Elements
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