IMA mineral species

Gelosaite

BiMo⁶⁺₂₋₅ₓMo⁵⁺₆ₓO₇(OH)·H₂O (0 < x < 0.4)

Hydrous molybdate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaBiMo⁶⁺₂₋₅ₓMo⁵⁺₆ₓO₇(OH)·H₂O (0 < x < 0.4)
ElementsBi, Mo, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGel

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Punta de Su Seinargiu, Italy