Satpaevite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Satpaevite
Kanysh Imantaevich Satpaev (1899 - 1964)
Formula:
Al12V4+2V5+6O37 · 30H2O
Colour:
Saffron-yellow to greenish yellow
Lustre:
Pearly, Dull
Hardness:
1½
Specific Gravity:
2.4
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named after Kanysh Imantaevich Satpaev (April 11, 1899 – January 31, 1964) geologist, Institute of Geological Sciences, Kazakhstan.
This page provides mineralogical data about Satpaevite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3542
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3542:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
e2946f67-aa05-4cf5-9bc2-86140e94cb17
IMA Classification of Satpaevite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Al12(V4+,V5+)8O37 · 30H2O (?)
First published:
1959
Classification of Satpaevite
4.HG.65
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
H : V[5,6] Vanadates
G : Unclassified V oxides
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
H : V[5,6] Vanadates
G : Unclassified V oxides
47.4.1.1
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
4 : Vanadium Bronzes
47 : VANADIUM OXYSALTS
4 : Vanadium Bronzes
21.3.5
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
3 : Vanadates of Al, rare earths, Pb, V or Bi
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
3 : Vanadates of Al, rare earths, Pb, V or Bi
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Spv | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Satpaevite
Pearly, Dull
Comment:
Pearly on the cleavage; dull when fine-grained
Colour:
Saffron-yellow to greenish yellow
Hardness:
1½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
One direction, perfect, pinacoidal.
One direction, perfect, pinacoidal.
Density:
2.4 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of Satpaevite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.676 nβ = 1.681 nγ = 1.690
2V:
Measured: 70° , Calculated: 74°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.014
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
r > v strong
Optical Extinction:
Parallel extinction.
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
In transmitted light: greenish yellow to pale olive.
Absorption: Z > X.
Absorption: Z > X.
Chemistry of Satpaevite
Mindat Formula:
Al12V4+2V5+6O37 · 30H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Satpaevite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Comment:
Questionable
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 1.918 Å | (100) |
| 2.330 Å | (90) |
| 1.471 Å | (80) |
| 3.905 Å | (70) |
| 5.86 Å | (60) |
| 1.554 Å | (50) |
| 4.425 Å | (40) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] | |
| 47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Satpaevite
Co-Type Localities:
General Appearance of Type Material:
Crystals, to 0.1 mm, platy with hexagonal to rounded outlines, in fine granular aggregates, may be foliated.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Institute, St. Petersburg, 1251/1; Vernadsky Geological Museum, Moscow, 49850; A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 62760.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In the oxidation zone of a vanadiferous clay-anthraxolite deposit.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Ankinovich, E.A. (1959) New vanadium minerals - satpaevite and al'vanite [alvanite]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 88: 157-164 (in Russian).
Other Language Names for Satpaevite
German:Satpaevit
Spanish:Satpaevita
Common Associates
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.HG. | Calciodelrioite | Ca(VO3)2 · 4H2O |
| 4.HG. | Trebiskyite | Na3Mg2[TiV9O28] · 22H2O |
| 4.HG.05 | Fervanite | Fe3+4V5+4O16 · 5H2O |
| 4.HG.10 | Huemulite | Na4Mg(V10O28) · 24H2O |
| 4.HG.15 | Vanalite | NaAl8V10O38 · 30H2O |
| 4.HG.20 | Simplotite | CaV4+4O9 · 5H2O |
| 4.HG.25 | Vanoxite | V4+4V5+2O13 · 8H2O |
| 4.HG.30 | Navajoite | Fe3+V5+9O24 · 12H2O |
| 4.HG.35 | Delrioite | CaSr(V2O6)(OH)2 · 3H2O |
| 4.HG.40 | Metadelrioite | CaSr(V2O6)(OH)2 |
| 4.HG.45 | Barnesite | (Na,Ca)V6O16 · 3H2O |
| 4.HG.50 | Hendersonite | (Ca,Sr)1.3V6O16 · 6H2O |
| 4.HG.55 | Grantsite | (Na,Ca)2+x(V5+,V4+)6O16 · 4H2O |
| 4.HG.60 | Lenoblite | V4+2O4 · 2H2O |
| 4.HG.70 | Pandoraite-Ba | BaV4+5V5+2O16 · 3H2O |
| 4.HG.70 | Pandoraite-Ca | CaV4+5V5+2O16 · 3H2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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Localities for Satpaevite
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Kazakhstan (TL) | |
| Ankinovich (1959) +2 other references |
| ZVMO (1959) +2 other references |
| Amer.Mineral. (1961) |
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Kurumsak V Deposit, Aksumbe, Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan