IMA mineral species
Postite
Mg(H₂O)₆Al₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₈(V₁₀O₂₈)·13H₂O
Hydrous decavanate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Mg(H₂O)₆Al₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₈(V₁₀O₂₈)·13H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, H, O, Al, V |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Pos |
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🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Blue Cap mine, United States · Vanadium Queen mine (La Sal), United States
- 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.
Learn more
- Postite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19861203 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic