Formula: VO2
Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and montroseite
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: black
Diaphaneity: opaque
Luster: submetallic
Habit: pseudomorphs of microscopic bladed montroseite crystals
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 4.0
Cleavage: 1; {010} good
Tenacity:
Streak: black
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments:
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