Alvanite (IMA symbol: Alv[1]) is a zinc nickel aluminium vanadate mineral with the chemical formula (Zn,Ni)Al4(V5+O3)2(OH)12·2H2O. It was originally discovered in the Karatau Mountains.[2]
| Alvanite | |
|---|---|
 Alvanite found at its type locality | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | (Zn,Ni)Al4(V5+O3)2(OH)12·2H2O |
| IMA symbol | Alv |
| Identification | |
| Color | Pale bluish green to bluish black |
| Fracture | Micaceous |
| Mohs scale hardness | 3-3.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous, Pearly |
| Streak | White |
| Diaphaneity | Translucent |
| Specific gravity | 2.49 |
References
edit- ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
- ^ Alvanite Archived 2019-04-06 at the Wayback Machine on mindat.org
External links
edit- Alvanite data sheet
- Alvanite Archived 2021-04-15 at the Wayback Machine on the Handbook of Mineralogy
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