Metarossite

Formula:  CaV2O6 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  From Greek meta - after and rossite

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Light yellow

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Luster:  Pearly to dull

Habit:  Masses and veinlets, platy to flaky

Hardness

Specific gravity:  2.45

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Soluble in water

 

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