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Volborthite
Volborthite
Name
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Cu₃V₂O₇(OH)₂·2H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Vanadates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.5–3.8
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous, oily, resinous, waxy, pearly on the cleavage
Luster
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One, perfect
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Volborthite
Structural group
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Vbo · Approved
IMA
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1838
Named in
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Green
Typical colors
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Cu · V · O · H
Elements
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