Vanarsite

NaCa₁₂(As³⁺V⁵⁺₈.₅V⁴⁺₃.₅As⁵⁺₆O₅₁)₂·78H₂O

Hydrous oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaCa₁₂(As³⁺V⁵⁺₈.₅V⁴⁺₃.₅As⁵⁺₆O₅₁)₂·78H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Blue
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Vns
Locality
🇺🇸 Packrat mine, Gateway
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after vanadium

Source: Wikidata

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