Alvanite
A variety of Minerals
What is Alvanite?
Alvanite is a zinc nickel aluminum vanadate mineral with the chemical formula (Zn,Ni)Al4(VO3)2(OH)12·2H2O. It was originally discovered in the Karatau Mountains.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Pale bluish green to bluish black.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3 - 3.5
- Density
- 2.492 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- ZnAl4(V5+O3)2(OH)12 · 2H2O
- Elements
- Al, H, O, V, Zn
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