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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

W

Wakefieldite-(Y)

Name

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YVO₄

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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5

Mohs hardness

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4.25

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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—

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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I4_1/amd

Space group

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Zircon

Structural group

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Wf-Y · Approved

IMA

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1969

Named in

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Canary-yellow, pale tan

Typical colors

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Y · V · O

Elements

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