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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Zn₃V₂O₇(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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3.37

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow-orange

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

Cleavage

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P-3m1

Space group

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Volborthite

Structural group

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Myi · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Bright yellow-orange to red-orange

Typical colors

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Zn · V · O · H

Elements

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