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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Schubnelite

Name

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Fe³⁺(V⁵⁺O₄)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.28–3.29

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Brilliant

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Schubnelite

Structural group

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Shb · Approved

IMA

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1970

Named in

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Black; yellowish brown, orangish brown, or greenish brown when transparent

Typical colors

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Fe · V · O · H

Elements

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