General Information:
Chemical Formula:Al12V++++2V+++++6O37·30(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 1,863.75 gm)Aluminum 17.37 %
AlVanadium 21.87 %
V Hydrogen 3.24 %
H Oxygen 57.52 %
O Empirical Formula: Al12V4+2V5+6O37·30(H2O)
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1959
Locality:Kurumsak, Kara-Tau, Kazakhstan.
Name Origin:Named for Kanysh I. Satpaev (1899-1964), Kazakh geologist.
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[???] Perfect, [???] Perfect
Color:greenish yellow or dull yellow.
Density:2.4
Habits:Massive - Lamellar - Distinctly foliated fine-grained forms., Granular - Generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix.,
Hardness:1.5 - Between Talc and Gypsum
Luster:Pearly
Streak:yellow
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