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Mcbirneyite
Name
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Cu₃(VO₄)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Vanadates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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4.5
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. R: (470) 18.5, (546) 17.5, (589) 18.7, (650) 20.6
Luster
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Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Mbn · Approved
IMA
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1985
Named in
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Black; medium gray in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cu · V · O
Elements
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