Rossite

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Rossite

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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