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VS
Vanalite
Name
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NaAl₈V₁₀O₃₈·30H₂O
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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2.3–2.4
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Waxy to vitreous
Luster
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{010}, perfect; {100}, less so
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Vnl · Approved
IMA
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1962
Named in
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Bright yellow to yellow-orange
Typical colors
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Na · Al · V · O · H
Elements
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