Explore Mineral


Name: Vauxite
Vx
Specimens in Collection:

#473: Vauxite
Siglo Veinte Mine, Llallagua, Potosi, Brazil
IMA Chemistry: Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2·6H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Vauxite contains elements:
Iron (Fe)
Aluminum (Al)
Phosphorus (P)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Bolivia
Year First Published: 1922
IMA Status: Approved,Grandfathered
Status Notes: Gordon S G (1922) Preliminary notes on vauxite and paravauxite, Science 56, 50-50
Structural Group Name:  
Fleischer's Group Name:  
Crystal Systems: triclinic
Oldest Known Age: 48.5 Million Years Ago
Mohs Hardness: 3.5
Diaphaneity: 2.0
Specific Gravity: 2.395
More Info: Search Wikipedia: Vauxite (Wiki)
Search Mindat: Vauxite
Search Web Mineral DB: Vauxite

Data appearing on this page is derived from the IMA Database of Mineral Properties. Not all properties are applicable to or available for all minerals.


Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Log In

Instagram: @DynamicEarthCollection

© 2024 Dynamic Earth Collection - Curator: Ryan J. Cooper - All Rights Reserved