Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Starovaite

Name

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KCu₅O(VO₄)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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4.54

Specific gravity

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Yellowish brown

Streak

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Semi-metallic. Anistropism: Weak. Bireflectance: Weak

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Sro · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Golden brown to reddish brown, gray with a brownish hue and distinct red-brown internal reflections in reflect

Typical colors

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K · Cu · O · V

Elements

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