Alvanite

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Alvanite

Alvanite

ZnAl₄(V(V)O₃)₂(OH)₁₂·2H₂O

Polyvanadate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
ZnAl₄(V(V)O₃)₂(OH)₁₂·2H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
2,49 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.FE.05
Dana classification
42.13.13.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Alv
Locality
🇰🇿 Balasauskandyk vanadium deposit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after aluminium

Source: Wikidata

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