Vanalite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Vanalite
Formula:
NaAl8V10O38 · 30H2O
Colour:
Bright yellow with orange tint
Lustre:
Vitreous, Waxy, Dull
Specific Gravity:
2.3 - 2.4
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
The name reflects its vanadium (van) and aluminium (al) contents.
Type Locality:
This page provides mineralogical data about Vanalite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4143
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4143:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a499c721-9d37-4c3f-8891-315ca3f8f55d
IMA Classification of Vanalite
Approved
Approval year:
1967
First published:
1962
Classification of Vanalite
4.HG.15
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
H : V[5,6] Vanadates
G : Unclassified V oxides
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
H : V[5,6] Vanadates
G : Unclassified V oxides
47.4.2.1
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
4 : Vanadium Bronzes
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
4 : Vanadium Bronzes
21.3.6
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
3 : Vanadates of Al, rare earths, Pb, V or Bi
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
3 : Vanadates of Al, rare earths, Pb, V or Bi
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
---|---|---|
Vnl | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Vanalite
Vitreous, Waxy, Dull
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Bright yellow with orange tint
Cleavage:
Perfect
{010}, perfect; {100}, less so
{010}, perfect; {100}, less so
Density:
2.3 - 2.4 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.15 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Vanalite
Type:
Biaxial
RI values:
nα = 1.710(6) nγ = 1.735(6)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.025
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v weak
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
Shades of yellow
Chemistry of Vanalite
Mindat Formula:
NaAl8V10O38 · 30H2O
Crystallography of Vanalite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 12.470 Å, b = 21.40 Å, c = 10.825 Å
β = 97°
β = 97°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.583 : 1 : 0.506
Unit Cell V:
2,867.21 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Comment:
Point Group: 2/m or 2.; Space Group: P21/m or P21.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
10.70 Å | (100) |
8.52 Å | (42) |
7.90 Å | (37) |
6.33 Å | (30) |
5.34 Å | (30) |
3.308 Å | (30) |
2.938 Å | (100) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] |
Type Occurrence of Vanalite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Wedge-shaped crystals averaging 0.025 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Institute, St. Petersburg, 1271/1; A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 85613.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Weathered shales, as incrustations on joint planes and as veinlets and cavity fillings.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Ankinovick, E.A. (1962) A new vanadium mineral. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 91(3): 307-314.
Other Language Names for Vanalite
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
4.HG. | Calciodelrioite | Ca(VO3)2 · 4H2O |
4.HG. | Trebiskyite | Na3Mg2[TiV9O28] · 22H2O |
4.HG.05 | Fervanite | Fe3+4V5+4O16 · 5H2O |
4.HG.10 | Huemulite | Na4Mg(V10O28) · 24H2O |
4.HG.20 | Simplotite | CaV4+4O9 · 5H2O |
4.HG.25 | Vanoxite | V4+4V5+2O13 · 8H2O |
4.HG.30 | Navajoite | Fe3+V5+9O24 · 12H2O |
4.HG.35 | Delrioite | CaSr(V2O6)(OH)2 · 3H2O |
4.HG.40 | Metadelrioite | CaSr(V2O6)(OH)2 |
4.HG.45 | Barnesite | (Na,Ca)V6O16 · 3H2O |
4.HG.50 | Hendersonite | (Ca,Sr)1.3V6O16 · 6H2O |
4.HG.55 | Grantsite | (Na,Ca)2+x(V5+,V4+)6O16 · 4H2O |
4.HG.60 | Lenoblite | V4+2O4 · 2H2O |
4.HG.65 | Satpaevite | Al12V4+2V5+6O37 · 30H2O |
4.HG.70 | Pandoraite-Ba | BaV4+5V5+2O16 · 3H2O |
4.HG.70 | Pandoraite-Ca | CaV4+5V5+2O16 · 3H2O |
Other Information
Notes:
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl. Gives off acid H2O in the closed tube.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Vanalite
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Localities for Vanalite
Locality List
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Kazakhstan (TL) | |
| Zap. Vses. Mineral. Obshch. (1962) +2 other references |
USA | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
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