VS
Name
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Ca(VO)₂(PO₄)₂·4H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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1.5
Mohs hardness
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2.84–2.98
Specific gravity
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Green
Streak
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Vitreous, submetallic if partially dehydrated
Luster
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Perfect on {001}; good on {110}; poor on {010}
Cleavage
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P1
Space group
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Sincosite
Structural group
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Scs · Grandfathered
IMA
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1922
Named in
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Leek-green, olive-green, pale green, blue-green, brownish green; in transmitted light, light green
Typical colors
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Ca · V · O · P · H
Elements
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