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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Strelkinite

Name

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Na₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂·6H₂O

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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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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4–4.2

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky to pearly

Luster

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One, ⊥ {001}, perfect

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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Structural group

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Slk · Approved

IMA

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1973

Named in

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Gold-yellow to canary-yellow

Typical colors

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Na · U · O · V · H

Elements

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