Lenoblite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Lenoblite
Formula:
V4+2O4 · 2H2O
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
For French geologist, André Lenoble (?-1968), formerly Head of the Laboratory of Mineralogy and Chief of Exploration, French Atomic Energy Commission.
This page provides mineralogical data about Lenoblite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2376
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2376:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
48528d0e-db8c-4945-82c5-f9b7ab0f40b3
IMA Classification of Lenoblite
Approved
Approval year:
1970
Classification of Lenoblite
4.HG.60
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
4.4.17.1
4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
4 : AX2
4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
4 : AX2
7.12.7
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
12 : Oxides of V, Nb and Ta
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
12 : Oxides of V, Nb and Ta
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 |
---|---|---|
Lnb | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Chemistry of Lenoblite
Mindat Formula:
V4+2O4 · 2H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Lenoblite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
2 2 2 - Disphenoidal
Space Group:
P21 21 21
Cell Parameters:
a = 2.995 Å, b = 4.820 Å, c = 14.800 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.621 : 1 : 3.071
Unit Cell V:
213.65 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
7.46 Å | (mF) |
4.95 Å | (f) |
4.59 Å | (FFF) |
3.722 Å | (FF) |
2.802 Å | (f) |
2.528 Å | (F) |
1.820 Å | (f) |
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] | |
47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Lenoblite
Synonyms of Lenoblite
Other Language Names for Lenoblite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Lenoblite associated with Bariandite | Al0.6(V5+,V4+)8O20 · 9H2O |
2 photos of Lenoblite associated with Fluorite | CaF2 |
1 photo of Lenoblite associated with Corvusite | (Na,K,Ca,Mg)2(V5+,V4+,Fe2+)8O20 · 6-10H2O |
1 photo of Lenoblite associated with Wakefieldite-(Ce) | Ce(VO4) |
1 photo of Lenoblite associated with Gearksutite | Ca[Al(F,OH)5(H2O)] |
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.15 | Vanalite | NaAl8V10O38 · 30H2O |
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.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
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 Lenoblite
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Localities for Lenoblite
Locality List
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ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - 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.
Gabon (TL) | |
| Cesbron et al. (1970) +1 other reference |
Germany | |
| 50. (in German) +5 other references |
Italy | |
| Bracco (2003) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| Economic Geology +4 other references |
| Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data 2015 |
Uzbekistan | |
| Mineraly Uzbekistana (Minerals of the Uzbekistan) |
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Molinello Mine, Ne, Genoa, Liguria, Italy