Formula: (MoO2)2As2O5·3H2O
Origin of name: Named for Josef Vajdak (1930-), for his significant contribution in the study of minerals in the Jachymov ore district.
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 7.0515, b = 12.0908, c = 12.219, β = 101.268°
Colour: Green, greenish gray
Diaphaneity: Translucent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Acicular, aggregates
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 3.5
Cleavage: [100] perfect, [010] good
Tenacity:
Streak: Light grayish green
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