IMA mineral species

Ankinovichite

(Ni,Zn)Al₄(V₅+O₃)₂(OH)₁₂ * 2.₅H₂O

Polyvanadate mineral.

Ankinovichite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formula(Ni,Zn)Al₄(V₅+O₃)₂(OH)₁₂ * 2.₅H₂O
ElementsNi, Zn, Al, V, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAkv
Nickel–Strunz class8.FE.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kurumsak vanadium deposit, Kazakhstan · Kara-Chagyr mountain, Kyrgyzstan

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.