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Melanovanadite
Name
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Ca(V⁵⁺,V⁴⁺)₄O₁₀·5H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.55
Specific gravity
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Dark reddish brown
Streak
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Submetallic
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Mvd · Grandfathered
IMA
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1921
Named in
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Black; dark reddish brown in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ca · V · O · H
Elements
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