Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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(Mg,Al)(OH)₂VS₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.94

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Valleriite

Structural group

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Yus · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Pinkish violet. Anisotropism: Strong, orange-red with weak lilac tint in isotropic sections

Typical colors

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Mg · Al · O · H · V · S

Elements

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