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VS
V
Name
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MnCe(V³⁺AlMn²⁺)[Si₂O₇][SiO₄]O(OH)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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4.27
Specific gravity
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Brown
Streak
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Vitreous to adamantine
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Epidote, allanite
Structural group
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Vda-Ce · Approved
IMA
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2004
Named in
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Very dark brown to black
Typical colors
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Mn · Ce · V · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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