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Rankachite
Name
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Ca₀.₅(V⁴⁺,V⁵⁺)(W⁶⁺,Fe³⁺)₂O₈(OH)·2H₂O
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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4.03
Specific gravity
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Brown
Streak
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Subadamantine to resinous, may be dull
Luster
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One direction, good, parallel to the plane of flattening
Cleavage
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Pmmn
Space group
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Structural group
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Rka · Approved
IMA
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1983
Named in
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Dark brown to brownish yellow
Typical colors
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Ca · V · W · Fe · O · H
Elements
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