Gelosaite

BiMo⁶⁺₂₋₅ₓMo⁵⁺₆ₓO₇(OH)·H₂O (0 < x < 0.4)

Hydrous molybdate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
BiMo⁶⁺₂₋₅ₓMo⁵⁺₆ₓO₇(OH)·H₂O (0 < x < 0.4)
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
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
Dana classification
49.3.8.
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Gel
Locality
🇮🇹 Punta de Su Seinargiu
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Mario Gelosa

Source: Wikidata

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