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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Y

Name

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Cu₉O₂(VO₄)₄Cl₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Vanadates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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4.86

Specific gravity

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Reddish black

Streak

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Metallic to adamantine

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Yro · Approved

IMA

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2012

Named in

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Black; gray with weak bluish tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · O · V · Cl

Elements

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