IMA mineral species

Magnesiopascoite

Ca₂Mg(V₁₀O₂₈)·16H₂O

Sorovanadate mineral.

Orange

Magnesiopascoite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCa₂Mg(V₁₀O₂₈)·16H₂O
ElementsCa, Mg, V, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness2.5
Density—
Streakyellow
Colororange
Cleavage{001}
Fractureconchoidal fracture
IMA symbolMpas
Nickel–Strunz class4.HC.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Blue Cap mine, United States