IMA mineral species

Kolovratite

NixZny(VO₄)₀.₆₇(x+y) * nH₂O

Questionable hydrous vanadate mineral.

Kolovratite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNixZny(VO₄)₀.₆₇(x+y) * nH₂O
ElementsNi, Zn, V, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolKlv
Nickel–Strunz class8.CB.50

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kara-Chagyr mountain, Kyrgyzstan

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