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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Ca₃[V⁴⁺₅V⁵⁺₁₀O₃₇(CO₃)]·37H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.19

Specific gravity

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Green-blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {010} and {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pom · Approved

IMA

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2021

Named in

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Very dark green-blue, appearing black

Typical colors

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Ca · V · O · C · H

Elements

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