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Name
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Cu₃(VO₄)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Vanadates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2–3
Mohs hardness
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4.749
Specific gravity
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Reddish brown
Streak
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Adamantine to semi-metallic. Anistropism: Distinct
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Plyo · Approved
IMA
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2009
Named in
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Dark red with brownish tint; gray with a weak bluish tint in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cu · V · O
Elements
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