Mesaite

mesaite

CaMn²⁺5(V2O7)3·12H2O

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

Overview

Mesaite is a very rare mineral with formula CaMn2+5(V2O7)3•12H2O. It is monoclinic (space group P2/n). It is related to fianelite, another manganese-rich divanadate. Examples of other divanadate minerals are volborthite, engelhauptite, karpenkoite, and martyite.

Scientific references

Mesaite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23005383 Link
Mesaite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesaite Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: CaMn²⁺5(V2O7)3·12H2O
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Crystal system: monoclinic

Image credits

Mesaite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
How to Identify Mesaite | Properties, Meaning & Uses — via rubyglint.com · Source
Data collection and structure refinement details for mesaite ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source

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