Alvanite
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CategoryMinerals
Formula(Zn,Ni)Al4(V5+O3)2(OH)12·2H2O
IMA symbolAlv
ColorPale bluish green to bluish black
| Alvanite | |
|---|---|
 Alvanite found at its type locality | |
| General | |
| Category | Minerals |
| Formula | (Zn,Ni)Al4(V5+O3)2(OH)12·2H2O |
| IMA symbol | Alv |
| Identification | |
| Color | Pale bluish green to bluish black |
| Fracture | Micaceous |
| Mohs scale hardness | 3-3.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous, Pearly |
| Streak | White |
| Diaphaneity | Translucent |
| Specific gravity | 2.49 |
Alvanite (IMA symbol: Alv[1]) is a zinc nickel aluminium vanadate mineral with the chemical formula (Zn,Ni)Al4(V5+O3)2(OH)12·2H2O. It was originally discovered in the Karatau Mountains.[2]
