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Sincosite

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Category
  
Vanadate minerals

Strunz classification
  
8.CJ.65

Space group
  
P42/nnm

Formula (repeating unit)
  
CaV2(PO4)2O2 . 5H2O

Crystal system
  
Tetragonal

Sincosite

Crystal class
  
Ditetragonal dipyramidal (4/mmm) H-M symbol: (4/m 2/m 2/m)

Sincosite is a green mineral discovered in 1922. It is named for Sincos, Daniel Alcides CarriĆ³n Province, Peru, where it was first discovered.

References

Sincosite Wikipedia