How do I identify Vanadiocarpholite?

Vanadiocarpholite can be identified by its pale-straw yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Vanadiocarpholite?

Vanadiocarpholite typically appears in pale-straw yellow, honey-yellow to brown. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Vanadiocarpholite

A variety of Minerals

What is Vanadiocarpholite?

Vanadiocarpholite (MnVAlSi2O6(OH)4) is straw yellow to brown silicate mineral. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system. It is the vanadium rich variety of carpholite (MnAl2Si2O6(OH)4).

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Key Characteristics

Formation of Vanadiocarpholite

It was first described in 2005 for an occurrence in the Molinello Mine, Graveglia Valley, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy. It occurs in chert in a manganese ore deposit as vein fillings in silicified wood.