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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ziesite

Name

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Cu₂V⁵⁺₂O₇

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.86

Specific gravity

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Reddish brown

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Zie · Approved

IMA

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1979

Named in

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Black; reddish brown to dark reddish brown in transmitted light; white in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · V · O

Elements

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