LithoCat

MineralVanadinite
FormulaPb5(VO4)3Cl
Crystal FormHexagonal/Dipyramidal [6/m]
CleavageNone
ColorBrown, Brownish yellow, Brown red, Colorless, Yellow
Density6.8 – 7.1 g/cm3
DiaphaneitySubtranslucent to Opaque
FractureBrittle - Conchoidal
Hardness3.5 - 4.0
LustreAdamantine
StreakBrownish yellow
Type Loc.Zimapán, Zimapán Mun., HGO, Mexico
Dana 8 Class41.8.4.3
Strunz ClassVII/B.39-170
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