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IMA mineral species

Ziesite

β-Cu₂(V₂O₇)

Polyvanadate mineral.

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Ziesite specimen
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Properties

🔷 Monoclinic
Chemical formulaβ-Cu₂(V₂O₇)
ElementsCu, V, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolZie
Nickel–Strunz class8.FA.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Izalco, El Salvador

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