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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Stoiberite

Name

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Cu₅O₂(VO₄)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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5

Specific gravity

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Reddish brown

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Sbe · Approved

IMA

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1979

Named in

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Black; reddish brown in transmitted light; very light gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · O · V

Elements

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