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Magnesiopascoite

magnesiopascoite

Ca2Mg(V10O28)·16H2O

Magnesiopascoite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Magnesiopascoite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Magnesiopascoite is a bright orange mineral with formula Ca2Mg(V10O28)·16H2O. It was discovered in the U.S. state of Utah and formally described in 2008. The mineral's name derives from its status as the magnesium analogue of pascoite.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 2.5

Scientific references

  1. Magnesiopascoite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13103 Link
  2. Magnesiopascoite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesiopascoite Link