IMA mineral species

Pentagonite

Ca(VO)Si₄O₁₀ * 4H₂O

Calcium vanadium phyllosilicate mineral.

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Pentagonite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCa(VO)Si₄O₁₀ * 4H₂O
ElementsCa, V, O, Si, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPtg
Nickel–Strunz class9.EA.55

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Owyhee Dam, United States

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