Ziesite

β-Cu₂(V₂O₇)

Polyvanadate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
β-Cu₂(V₂O₇)
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Black
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.FA.10
Dana classification
38.5.5.2
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Zie
Locality
🇸🇻 Izalco
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Emanuel George Zies

Source: Wikidata

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