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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Rusakovite

Name

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(Fe,Al)₅(VO₄)₂(OH)₉·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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1.5–2

Mohs hardness

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2.73–2.8

Specific gravity

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Ocher-yellow

Streak

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Dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Rko · Approved

IMA

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1960

Named in

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Gold-yellow, yellow-orange, yellowish red

Typical colors

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Fe · Al · V · O · H

Elements

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