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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Mottramite

Name

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PbCu(VO₄)(OH)

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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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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5.9

Specific gravity

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Yellowish green

Streak

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Greasy

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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Descloizite

Structural group

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Mott · Grandfathered

IMA

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1876

Named in

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Green, Brown, Black

Typical colors

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Pb · Cu · V · O · H

Elements

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