IMA mineral species

Lyonsite

Vanadate mineral.

BrownBlackWhite & Clear

Lyonsite specimen
Mcbirneyite, Lammerite & Lyonsite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLyo
Nickel–Strunz class8.AB.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Izalco, El Salvador

  • 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.