IMA mineral species

Pliniusite

Ca₅(VO₄)₃F

Apatite mineral.

Pliniusite specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density3.3 g/cm³
Heavy
Chemical formulaCa₅(VO₄)₃F
ElementsCa, V, O, F
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density3.3 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPli

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Hatrurim Basin, Israel · Tolbachik, Russia · Tolbachik, Russia

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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