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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Stanleyite

Name

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V⁴⁺O(SO₄)·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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1–1.5

Mohs hardness

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1.95

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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—

Structural group

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Stl · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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Aquamarine-blue to deep cobalt-blue

Typical colors

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V · O · S · H

Elements

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