Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Zoltaiite

Name

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BaV⁴⁺₂V³⁺₁₂Si₂O₂₇

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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6–7

Mohs hardness

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4.83

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Submetallic to dull

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P-3

Space group

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Structural group

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Zol · Approved

IMA

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2003

Named in

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Black to steel gray; gray with a weak brownish tint in reflected light, no internal reflections

Typical colors

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Ba · V · Si · O

Elements

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