Kazakhstanite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Kazakhstanite
Formula:
Fe3+5V4+3V5+12O39(OH)9 · 9H2O
Colour:
Black
Lustre:
Adamantine
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
3.4 - 3.6
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after Kazakhstan, the country of the type locality.
This page provides mineralogical data about Kazakhstanite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2171
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2171:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
0f3df893-eb93-4791-8398-3bd8961fb0a5
IMA Classification of Kazakhstanite
Approved
Classification of Kazakhstanite
8.CB.45
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O = 1:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O = 1:1
47.3.2.6
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
3 : Hydrated Normal Vanadium Oxysalts
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
3 : Hydrated Normal Vanadium Oxysalts
21.4.24
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
4 : Vanadates of U, Mn, Fe or Ni
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
4 : Vanadates of U, Mn, Fe or Ni
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kaz | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Kazakhstanite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Kazakhstanite
Adamantine
Colour:
Black
Streak:
black with slight brownish tint,
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN10=62.69 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Cleavage:
Perfect
{001}
{001}
Density:
3.4 - 3.6 g/cm3 (Measured) 3.52 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Chemistry of Kazakhstanite
Mindat Formula:
Fe3+5V4+3V5+12O39(OH)9 · 9H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Kazakhstanite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 11.84(1) Å, b = 3.6500(4) Å, c = 21.27(1) Å
β = 100.0(1)°
β = 100.0(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 3.244 : 1 : 5.827
Unit Cell V:
905.24 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
platy crystals
Comment:
space group C2/c or Cc
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 10.51 Å | (100) |
| 3.484 Å | (60) |
| 2.915 Å | (30) |
| 2.756 Å | (30) |
| 2.606 Å | (40) |
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 Kazakhstanite
General Appearance of Type Material:
forms small (0.01 mm) round or oval grains; aggregates, and aggregates with bokite, are up to 0.5 x 1.5 cm; occurs in thin anastomosing veins or as a cement in breccias.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Moscow.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
weathered crust of vanadium-bearing black shales
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Kazakhstanite
Other Language Names for Kazakhstanite
German:Kazakhstanit
Spanish:Kazakhstanita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 20 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| 18 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Fervanite | Fe3+4V5+4O16 · 5H2O |
| 15 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Baryte | BaSO4 |
| 14 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Tyuyamunite | Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 5-8H2O |
| 12 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Hewettite | CaV6O16 · 9H2O |
| 8 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Schubnelite | Fe3+VO4 · H2O |
| 4 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Wavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)3 · 5H2O |
| 4 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Volborthite | Cu3(V2O7)(OH)2 · 2H2O |
| 3 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| 2 photos of Kazakhstanite associated with Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.CB. | Krupičkaite | Cu6[AsO3(OH)]6 · 8H2O |
| 8.CB. | Ermeloite | Al(PO4) · H2O |
| 8.CB.05 | Serrabrancaite | MnPO4 · H2O |
| 8.CB.10 | Hureaulite | Mn2+5(PO3OH)2(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CB.10 | Villyaellenite | MnMn2Ca2(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CB.10 | UM1997-09-AsO:CaHMgZn | (Mg,Ca,Zn)5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CB.10 | Nyholmite | Cd3Zn2(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CB.10 | Miguelromeroite | MnMn2Mn2(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CB.10 | Giftgrubeite | CaMn2Ca2(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CB.15 | Krautite | Mn(HAsO4) · H2O |
| 8.CB.20 | Cobaltkoritnigite | Co(AsO3OH) · H2O |
| 8.CB.20 | Koritnigite | Zn(AsO3OH) · H2O |
| 8.CB.20 | Magnesiokoritnigite | Mg(AsO3OH) · H2O |
| 8.CB.25 | Yvonite | Cu(HAsO4) · 2H2O |
| 8.CB.30 | Geminite | Cu2+(AsO3OH) · H2O |
| 8.CB.35 | Schubnelite | Fe3+VO4 · H2O |
| 8.CB.40 | Radovanite | Cu2Fe3+(AsO4)(HAs3+O3)2 · H2O |
| 8.CB.50 | Kolovratite | NixZny(VO4)0.67(x+y) · nH2O |
| 8.CB.60 | Burgessite | Co2(H2O)4[AsO3(OH)]2(H2O) |
| 8.CB.60 | Honzaite | Ni2(AsO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
| 8.CB.65 | Cardite | Zn5.5(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)(OH)3 · 3H2O |
Other Information
Notes:
Soluble in cold acids. Melts at 630°C
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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References for Kazakhstanite
Localities for Kazakhstanite
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(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.
Kazakhstan | |
| Pekov (1998) |
| Ankinovich et al. (1989) +2 other references |
| Pekov (1998) +1 other reference |
| Pekov (1998) |
USA | |
| Howard (2007) |
| Howard (2017) |
| The Canadian Mineralogist: 42 (3) +1 other reference |
| Mineralogical Record 26:467 |
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