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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Pottsite

Name

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(Pb₃Bi)Bi(VO₄)₄·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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7

Specific gravity

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Very pale yellow

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Cleavage

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I4_122

Space group

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Pottsite

Structural group

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Pot · Approved

IMA

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1986

Named in

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Bright yellow

Typical colors

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Pb · Bi · V · O · H

Elements

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