Gutsevichite

Formula:  (Al,Fe)3(PO4,VO4)2(OH)3 . 8H2O

Origin of name:   For V. Gutsevich

 

Crystal system:  Unknown

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Yellowish green to greenish brown to dark brown

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:  Waxy to dull

Habit:  Massive, crusts, concretions, cavity fillings

Hardness:  2.5

Specific gravity:  1.90 to 2.0

Cleavage:  None

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