Rossite

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Rossite

Ca(VO₃)₂·4H₂O

Vanadate(V) mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca(VO₃)₂·4H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.HD.05
Dana classification
47.1.1.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Rs
Locality
🇺🇸 San Miguel County
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Clarence S. Ross

Source: Wikidata

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