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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Kolovratite

Name

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(Ni,Zn)ₓ(VO₄)·nH₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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2–3

Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Klv · Questionable

IMA

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1922

Named in

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Citrine-yellow, greenish yellow

Typical colors

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Ni · Zn · V · O · H

Elements

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