Postite

Mg(H₂O)₆Al₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₈(V₁₀O₂₈)·13H₂O

Hydrous decavanate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mg(H₂O)₆Al₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₈(V₁₀O₂₈)·13H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
56
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Pos
Locality
🇺🇸 Vanadium Queen mine (La Sal)
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Jeffrey E. Post

Source: Wikidata

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