Vanoxite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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About Vanoxite
Formula:
V4+4V5+2O13 · 8H2O
Colour:
Black; dark brown in transmitted light (extremely thin sections).
Lustre:
Waxy, Greasy, Dull, Earthy
Name:
Named in 1924 by Frank L. Hess from its composition, containing vanadium (van-) and oxygen (ox-).
This page provides mineralogical data about Vanoxite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4149
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4149:8
IMA Classification of Vanoxite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
IMA Formula:
V6O13 · 8H2O (?)
First published:
1924
Classification of Vanoxite
4.HG.25
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
H : V[5,6] Vanadates
G : Unclassified V oxides
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
H : V[5,6] Vanadates
G : Unclassified V oxides
47.4.6.1
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
4 : Vanadium Bronzes
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
4 : Vanadium Bronzes
7.12.9
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
12 : Oxides of V, Nb and Ta
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
12 : Oxides of V, Nb and Ta
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Vnx | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Vanoxite
Waxy, Greasy, Dull, Earthy
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black; dark brown in transmitted light (extremely thin sections).
Chemistry of Vanoxite
Mindat Formula:
V4+4V5+2O13 · 8H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Vanoxite
Morphology:
Microscopic crystals with a rhiombohedral section at times. Massive. As a cement in sandstone.
Comment:
Crystal Data: n.d. Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d. Z = n.d.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] | |
| Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
| 53 : Other minerals with taphonomic origins | <0.4 |
Type Occurrence of Vanoxite
Co-Type Localities:
General Appearance of Type Material:
Crystals rare, may have rhombic sections, minute; commonly massive.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 103477.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 95059.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 95059.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Other Language Names for Vanoxite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Vanoxite associated with Vashegyite | Al11(PO4)9(OH)6 · 38H2O |
| 2 photos of Vanoxite associated with Schoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 8H2O |
| 2 photos of Vanoxite associated with Metaschoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 6H2O |
| 2 photos of Vanoxite associated with Steigerite | Al(VO4) · 3H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.HG. | Calciodelrioite | Ca(VO3)2 · 4H2O |
| 4.HG. | Trebiskyite | Na3Mg2[TiV9O28] · 22H2O |
| 4.HG. | Cadvanite | Cd(VO3)2 |
| 4.HG.05 | Fervanite | Fe3+4V5+4O16 · 5H2O |
| 4.HG.10 | Huemulite | Na4Mg(V10O28) · 24H2O |
| 4.HG.15 | Vanalite | NaAl9V12O42(OH)4 · 33H2O |
| 4.HG.20 | Simplotite | CaV4+4O9 · 5H2O |
| 4.HG.30 | Navajoite | Fe3+V5+9O24 · 12H2O |
| 4.HG.35 | Delrioite | Sr(VO3)2 · 4H2O |
| 4.HG.40 | Metadelrioite | CaSr(V2O6)(OH)2 |
| 4.HG.45 | Barnesite | (Na,Ca)V6O16 · 3H2O |
| 4.HG.50 | Hendersonite | (Ca,Sr)1.3V6O16 · 6H2O |
| 4.HG.55 | Grantsite | (Na,Ca)2+x(V5+,V4+)6O16 · 4H2O |
| 4.HG.60 | Lenoblite | V4+2O4 · 2H2O |
| 4.HG.65 | Satpaevite | Al12V4+2V5+6O37 · 30H2O |
| 4.HG.70 | Pandoraite-Ba | BaV4+5V5+2O16 · 3H2O |
| 4.HG.70 | Pandoraite-Ca | CaV4+5V5+2O16 · 3H2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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References for Vanoxite
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Localities for Vanoxite
Showing 24 localities.
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The Locality List
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
USA | |
| Masters (1955) +1 other reference |
| Masters (1955) +1 other reference |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Dana 7:I:602. | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Hess (1924) +1 other reference |
| Dana 7:I:602. |
| Hess (1924) +1 other reference |
| Walstrom (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) | |
| Bullock (1981) | |
| Bullock (1981) | |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) | |
| Bullock (1981) | |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) | |
| Bullock (1981) | |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) | |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) |
Bill Bryan claim, Wild Steer Canyon, Paradox Valley, Montrose County, Colorado, USA