Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness3.5
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A copper coin scratches it.
🔷 Triclinic✏️ streak white
| Chemical formula | Fe²⁺Al₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂·6H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Al, P, O, H |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Vx |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.DC.35 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Siglo Veinte mine, Bolivia
- 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
- Vauxite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q414924 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Triclinic
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