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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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BaV⁴⁺Si₂O₇

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4–4.5

Mohs hardness

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4

Specific gravity

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Pale green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{010}, perfect; {100} and {001}, distinct

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Suz · Approved

IMA

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1978

Named in

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Bright green

Typical colors

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Ba · V · Si · O

Elements

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