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Tyuyamunite
Name
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Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂·5-8H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Vanadates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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3.57–4.35
Specific gravity
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yellow
Streak
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Adamantine, pearly on {001}, may be dull to waxy if massive
Luster
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On {001}, perfect, micaceous; on {100}, {010}, distinct
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Tyu · Grandfathered
IMA
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1912
Named in
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Yellow, Green
Typical colors
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Ca · U · O · V · H
Elements
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