Vajdakite

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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