Starovaite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Starovaite
Formula:
KCu5O(VO4)3
Colour:
Golden brown to reddish brown
Lustre:
Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
3½ - 4
Specific Gravity:
4.54 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
After Galina Leonidovna Starova (Галина Леонидовна Старова) (b. 1946) Russian crystallographer and crystal chemist, associate professor of the Chemical Faculty of St. Petersburg State University, a specialist in single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, for her contribution to the crystal chemistry of minerals from the Tolbachik fumaroles.
This page provides mineralogical data about Starovaite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
42872
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:42872:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
f76d5a78-611b-4cd4-ae4b-93eedbefd86a
IMA Classification of Starovaite
Approved
IMA Formula:
KCu5O(VO4)3
Approval year:
2011
First published:
2013
Type description reference:
Pekov, Igor V., Zelenski, Michael E., Yapaskurt, Vasiliy O., Polekhovsky, Yury S., Murashko, M Ikhailn. (2013) Starovaite, KCu5O(VO4)3, a new mineral from fumarole sublimates of the Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka, Russia. European Journal of Mineralogy, 25 (1) 91-96 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/2013/0025-2258
Classification of Starovaite
8.BF.25
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
F : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4< 0.5:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
F : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4< 0.5:1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sro | 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 Starovaite
Sub-Metallic
Colour:
Golden brown to reddish brown
Streak:
Yellowish brown
Hardness:
3½ - 4 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN20=165 - 195 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Parting:
None observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.54 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Starovaite
Anisotropism:
Weak
Bireflectance:
Weak
1.5
1.5
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 400nm | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| 420nm | 15.2% | 13.8% |
| 440nm | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| 460nm | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 480nm | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 500nm | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| 520nm | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 540nm | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 560nm | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 580nm | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 600nm | 12.9% | 11.4% |
| 620nm | 12.8% | 11.3% |
| 640nm | 12.7% | 11.3% |
| 660nm | 12.5% | 11.2% |
| 680nm | 12.4% | 11.2% |
| 700nm | 12.3% | 11.1% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 15.8%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Grey with a brownish hue
Internal Reflections:
Distinct red-brown
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Starovaite
Mindat Formula:
KCu5O(VO4)3
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Starovaite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Setting:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.08(4) Å, b = 8.26(5) Å, c = 10.71(6) Å
α = 97.8(1)°, β = 92.4(1)°, γ = 90.4(1)°
α = 97.8(1)°, β = 92.4(1)°, γ = 90.4(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.736 : 1 : 1.297
Unit Cell V:
532 ų
Z:
2
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0018740 | Starovaite | Martin F D, Mueller-Buschbaum H (1994) Ein neues Alkalimetall-Kupfer-Oxovanadat: KCu5V3O13 Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung B49 1137-1140 | 1994 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 10.65 Å | (32) |
| 8.18 Å | (46) |
| 3.047 Å | (41) |
| 2.745 Å | (47) |
| 2.526 Å | (100) |
| 2.322 Å | (98) |
| 1.867 Å | (25) |
| 1.410 Å | (23) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 45b : [Other oxidized fumarolic minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Starovaite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Prismatic crystals up to 3 x 6 x 20 µm or divergent long-prismatic crystals up to 1 x 3 x 70 µm. The crystals are combined in sprays, sheaf-like aggregates or crusts up to 0.3 x 0.5 mm overgrowing lammerite.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Fersman Mineralogical Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, registration number 4196/1
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In the sublimates of a fumarole.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Pekov, I.V., Zelenski, M.E., Yapaskurt, V.O., Polekhovsky, Y.S. and Murashko, M.N. (2013) Starovaite, KCu5O(VO4)3, a new mineral from fumarole sublimates of the Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka, Russia. European Journal of Mineralogy: 25: 91-96.
Synonyms of Starovaite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 8 photos of Starovaite associated with Lammerite | Cu3(AsO4)2 |
| 4 photos of Starovaite associated with Cupromolybdite | Cu3O(MoO4)2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.BF. | Sigismundite | (Ba◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF. | Manganoarrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Mn2+(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(KFe) | (KNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) | (KNa)(Mn2+◻)Ca(Na2Na)Mn2+13Al(PO4)11(PO4)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(SrFe) | (Sr◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(PbFe) | (Pb◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Fluorarrojadite-(BaFe) | (Ba◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(KFeNa) | (KNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2Na)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO4)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(NaFe) | (NaNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Ferri-arrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Fe3+(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Fluorarrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Fluorarrojadite-(NaFe) | (NaNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Fluorcarmoite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Mg13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
| 8.BF.05 | Unnamed (Ba-dominant member of dickinsonite group) | |
| 8.BF.05 | Unnamed (Pb-dominant member of dickinsonite group) | |
| 8.BF.05 | Fluorarrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
| 8.BF.10 | Samuelsonite | (Ca,Ba)Ca8Fe2+2Mn2+2Al2(PO4)10(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.15 | Griphite | Na4Li2Ca6(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)19Al8(PO4)24(F,OH)8 |
| 8.BF.20 | Nabiasite | BaMn9(VO4)6(OH)2 |
| 8.BF.30 | Achyrophanite | (K,Na)3(Fe3+,Ti,Al,Mg)5O2(AsO4)5 |
| 8.BF.35 | Cryptochalcite | K2Cu5O(SO4)5 |
| 8.BF.35 | Cesiodymite | CsKCu5O(SO4)5 |
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 Starovaite
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References for Starovaite
Reference List:
Williams, P. A., Hatert, F., Pasero, M., Mills, S. J. (2012) New minerals and nomenclature modifications approved in 2012. CNMNC Newsletter No 12. Mineralogical Magazine, 76 (1) 151-155 doi:10.1180/minmag.2012.076.1.151
Pekov, Igor V., Zelenski, Michael E., Yapaskurt, Vasiliy O., Polekhovsky, Yury S., Murashko, M Ikhailn. (2013) Starovaite, KCu5O(VO4)3, a new mineral from fumarole sublimates of the Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka, Russia. European Journal of Mineralogy, 25 (1) 91-96 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/2013/0025-2258
Localities for Starovaite
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
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- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Italy | |
| Balassone et al. (2019) |
| Balassone et al. (2019) |
Russia (TL) | |
| Williams et al. (2012) +1 other reference |
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Yadovitaya fumarole, Second scoria cone, Northern Breakthrough, Great Fissure eruption, Tolbachik Volcanic field, Milkovsky District, Kamchatka Krai, Russia