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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Schäferite

Name

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(NaCa₂)Mg₂(VO₄)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Ia-3d

Space group

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Garnet

Structural group

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Sfr · Approved

IMA

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1997

Named in

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Typical colors

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Na · Ca · Mg · V · O

Elements

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