Name: | Vauxite Vx |
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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 |
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Crystal Systems: | triclinic |
Oldest Known Age: | 48.5 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 3.5 |
Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 2.395 |
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