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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Rauvite

Name

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Ca(UO₂)₂V₁₀O₂₈·16H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.92

Specific gravity

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Yellowish brown to olive

Streak

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Adamantine to waxy

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Ruv · Questionable

IMA

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1922

Named in

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Purplish black, bluish black, brownish red, brownish yellow-orange

Typical colors

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Ca · U · O · V · H

Elements

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