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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Montroseite

Name

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(V³⁺,Fe²⁺,V⁴⁺)O(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Submetallic

Luster

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{010} and {110}, good

Cleavage

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Pbnm

Space group

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Diaspore

Structural group

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Mto · Grandfathered

IMA

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1953

Named in

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Black to grayish black

Typical colors

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V · Fe · O · H

Elements

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