Vanoxite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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About Vanoxite
Formula:
V4+4V5+2O13 · 8H2O
Colour:
Black; dark brown in transmitted light (extremely thin sections).
Lustre:
Waxy, Greasy, Dull, Earthy
Name:
Named in 1924 by Frank L. Hess from its composition, containing vanadium (van-) and oxygen (ox-).
This page provides mineralogical data about Vanoxite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4149
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4149:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
346abeac-84cf-4818-9802-a28b833fa008
IMA Classification of Vanoxite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
IMA Formula:
V6O13 · 8H2O (?)
First published:
1924
Classification of Vanoxite
4.HG.25
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
47.4.6.1
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
4 : Vanadium Bronzes
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
4 : Vanadium Bronzes
7.12.9
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 |
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Vnx | 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 Vanoxite
Waxy, Greasy, Dull, Earthy
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black; dark brown in transmitted light (extremely thin sections).
Chemistry of Vanoxite
Mindat Formula:
V4+4V5+2O13 · 8H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Vanoxite
Morphology:
Microscopic crystals with a rhiombohedral section at times. Massive. As a cement in sandstone.
Comment:
Crystal Data: n.d. Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d. Z = n.d.
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] | |
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
53 : Other minerals with taphonomic origins | <0.4 |
Type Occurrence of Vanoxite
Co-Type Localities:
General Appearance of Type Material:
Crystals rare, may have rhombic sections, minute; commonly massive.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 103477.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 95059.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 95059.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Hess, F.L. (1924) New and known minerals from the Utah-Colorado carnotite region. Vanoxite, a new vanadium mineral. U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 750-D, 63-67.
Other Language Names for Vanoxite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Vanoxite associated with Vashegyite | Al11(PO4)9(OH)6 · 38H2O |
2 photos of Vanoxite associated with Schoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 8H2O |
2 photos of Vanoxite associated with Steigerite | Al(VO4) · 3H2O |
2 photos of Vanoxite associated with Metaschoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 6H2O |
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.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
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 Vanoxite
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References for Vanoxite
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Localities for Vanoxite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
USA | |
| Masters (1955) +1 other reference |
| Masters (1955) +1 other reference |
| Dana 7:I:602. |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Hess (1924) +1 other reference |
| Dana 7:I:602. |
| Hess (1924) +1 other reference |
| Walstrom (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Bullock (1981) |
Bullock (1981) | |
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| Bullock (1981) |
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| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) |
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| Bullock (1981) |
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| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) |
Cactus Rat Mine, The Poison Strip, Thompsons Mining District, Grand County, Utah, USA