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Straczekite
Name
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(Ca,K,Ba)(V⁵⁺,V⁴⁺)₈O₂₀·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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3.09–3.29
Specific gravity
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Greenish black
Streak
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Greasy
Luster
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{100}, perfect
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Straczekite
Structural group
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Szk · Approved
IMA
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1983
Named in
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Greenish black; yellowish green in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ca · K · Ba · V · O · H
Elements
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