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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Navajoite

Name

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(V⁵⁺,Fe³⁺)₁₀O₂₄·12H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.56

Specific gravity

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Brown

Streak

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Adamantine to silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Ajoite

Structural group

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Nvj · Grandfathered

IMA

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1954

Named in

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Dark brown

Typical colors

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V · Fe · O · H

Elements

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