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Shcherbinaite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About ShcherbinaiteHide

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Vladimir V. Shcherbina
Formula:
V5+2O5
Colour:
Yellow-green, golden-yellow
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3 - 3½
Specific Gravity:
3.38 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named after Vladimir Vital'evich Shcherbina (Владимир Витальевич Щербина) (20 November 1907, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire - 20 July 1978, Moscow, USSR), geochemist and mineralogist. He was a student of Alexander Fersman. In 1931, he led a team from the USSR Academy of Sciences in the mineralogical examination of the Lovozero Massif.
This page provides mineralogical data about Shcherbinaite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3636
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3636:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
e1fba82f-26d9-4c2d-938c-b17bc81f42b0

IMA Classification of ShcherbinaiteHide

Classification of ShcherbinaiteHide

4.HE.10

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
H : V[5,6] Vanadates
E : Phyllovanadates
4.6.1.1

4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
6 : Miscellaneous

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
ShcIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of ShcherbinaiteHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Yellow-green, golden-yellow
Hardness:
3 - 3½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
Two perfect {010} and {001}
Density:
3.38 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ShcherbinaiteHide

Type:
Biaxial
Dispersion:
marked to extreme

Chemistry of ShcherbinaiteHide

Mindat Formula:
V5+2O5

Crystallography of ShcherbinaiteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pmmn
Setting:
Pmmn
Cell Parameters:
a = 11.51 Å, b = 3.55 Å, c = 4.37 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 3.242 : 1 : 1.231
Unit Cell V:
178.56 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Needles and laths to 1cm.
Twinning:
Contact twins {031}

Crystal StructureHide

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0018020ShcherbinaiteKetelaar J (1936) Die Kristallstruktur des Vanadinpentoxyds _cod_database_code 1011126 Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 95 9-2719360293
0018140ShcherbinaiteKetelaar J (1936) Die Kristallstruktur des Vanadiumpentoxyds _cod_database_code 1011291 Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 95 9-2719360293
0018088ShcherbinaiteKetelaar J (1936) Kristalstructuur en colloidchemische Eigenschappen van Vanadiumpentoxyd _cod_database_code 1011225 Chemisch Weekblad 33 51-5719360293
0013889ShcherbinaiteShklover V, Haibach T, Ried F, Nesper R, Novak P (1996) Crystal structure of the product of Mg2+ insertion into V2O5 single crystals Journal of Solid State Chemistry 123 317-3231996synthetic0293
0013890ShcherbinaiteShklover V, Haibach T, Ried F, Nesper R, Novak P (1996) Crystal structure of the product of Mg2+ insertion into V2O5 single crystals Journal of Solid State Chemistry 123 317-3231996synthetic0293
0013891ShcherbinaiteShklover V, Haibach T, Ried F, Nesper R, Novak P (1996) Crystal structure of the product of Mg2+ insertion into V2O5 single crystals Journal of Solid State Chemistry 123 317-3231996synthetic0293
0018051ShcherbinaiteKetelaar J (1936) Crystal structure and shape of colloidal particles of vanadium pentoxide _cod_database_code 1011174 Nature (London) 137 316-31619360293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
5.726 Å(22)
4.339 Å(100)
4.067 Å(28)
3.411 Å(28)
2.883 Å(50)
2.760 Å(22)
2.176 Å(24)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
Fumaroles

Type Occurrence of ShcherbinaiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Finely fibrous aggregates of acicular crystals <1.5 mm long and <0.1 mm thick.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Fumarole with gasses rich in HCl and HF.
Reference:
Borisenko, L.F. (1972) The new mineral shcherbinaite. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 101(4): 464-464.

Synonyms of ShcherbinaiteHide

Other Language Names for ShcherbinaiteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Shcherbinaite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
2 photos of Shcherbinaite associated with Pauflerite(V4+O)SO4
1 photo of Shcherbinaite associated with MarkhininiteTlBi(SO4)2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.HE.05MelanovanaditeCa(V5+,V4+)4O10 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
4.HE.15HewettiteCaV6O16 · 9H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
4.HE.15MetahewettiteCaV6O16 · 3H2OMon. 2/m
4.HE.20BarianditeAl0.6(V5+,V4+)8O20 · 9H2OMon.
4.HE.20Bokite(Al,Fe)1.3(V5+,V4+,Fe3+)8O20 · 7.5H2OMon.
4.HE.20Corvusite(Na,K,Ca,Mg)2(V5+,V4+,Fe2+)8O20 · 6-10H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
4.HE.20Fernandinite(Ca,K)(V5+,V4+,Fe2+)8O20 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
4.HE.20Straczekite(Ca,K,Ba)(V5+,V4+)8O20 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
4.HE.25HäggiteV3+V4+O2(OH)3Mon. 2/m : B2/m
4.HE.30DoloresiteV4+3O4(OH)4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
4.HE.35DuttoniteV4+O(OH)2Mon. 2/m
4.HE.40CavoiteCaV4+3O7Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Dissolves readily in HCl or HNO3.
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 ShcherbinaiteHide

References for ShcherbinaiteHide

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Localities for ShcherbinaiteHide

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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - 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.
El Salvador
 
  • Sonsonate Department
Finland
 
  • North Ostrobothnia
    • Raahe
Germany
 
  • Thuringia
    • Greiz District
      • Kauern
Mexico
 
  • Jalisco
    • Colima volcanic complex
Russia
 
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Milkovsky District
          • Northern Breakthrough (North Breach)
    • Ust-Kamchatsky District
      • Bezymyannyi Volcano
  • Sakhalin Oblast
    • Kuril Islands (Kurile Islands)
      • Severo-Kurilsky District
        • Atlasov Island
          • Alaid volcano
 
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