Properties
| Chemical formula | ZnAl₄(V(V)O₃)₂(OH)₁₂·2H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Zn, Al, V, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 2.49 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Alv |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.FE.05 |
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🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kurumsak vanadium deposit, Kazakhstan · Balasauskandyk vanadium deposit, Kazakhstan
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Alvanite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q12528769 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic
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