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Pentagonite
Name
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CaV⁴⁺OSi₄O₁₀·4H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3–4
Mohs hardness
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2.33
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {010}
Cleavage
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Ccm2_1
Space group
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Structural group
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Ptg · Approved
IMA
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1971
Named in
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Greenish blue
Typical colors
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Ca · V · O · Si · H
Elements
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