Formula: NaVO3
Origin of name: From Greek meta - after and munirite
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Colourless
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Needles to 0.2 mm in radiating clusters
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 2.93
Cleavage: 2; {101} and {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Extremely soft; readily soluble in H2O
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