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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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Co₃(V₂O₇)(OH)₂·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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3.415

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow-orange

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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P-3m1

Space group

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Volborthite

Structural group

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Kpk · Approved

IMA

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2014

Named in

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Orange; reddish brown in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Co · V · O · H

Elements

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