Bariandite

Formula:  Al3(V,V)40O100 . 90H2O

Origin of name:  For Pierre Bariand, French mineralogist and curator

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Nearly opaque

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Habit:  Small fibres

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Specific gravity:  2.7

Cleavage:  1; {001} perfect

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