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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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BaV³⁺₃(PO₄)(PO₃OH)(OH)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4–5

Mohs hardness

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3.48

Specific gravity

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Brownish black

Streak

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Semi-metallic

Luster

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Poor on {10 1 2}, or a parting

Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Alunite-crandallite

Structural group

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Sck · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Pitch-black

Typical colors

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Ba · V · P · O · H

Elements

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