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Lyonsite
Name
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Cu²⁺₃Fe³⁺₄(VO₄)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Vanadates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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4.215
Specific gravity
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Dark gray
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Good on {001}
Cleavage
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Pmcn
Space group
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Lyonsite
Structural group
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Lyo · Approved
IMA
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1986
Named in
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Black; in reflected light, creamy white
Typical colors
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Cu · Fe · V · O
Elements
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