Lenoblite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Lenoblite
Formula:
V4+2O4 · 2H2O
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
For French geologist, André Lenoble (?-1968), formerly Head of the Laboratory of Mineralogy and Chief of Exploration, French Atomic Energy Commission.
This page provides mineralogical data about Lenoblite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2376
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2376:0
IMA Classification of Lenoblite
Classification of Lenoblite
4.HG.60
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
4.4.17.1
4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
4 : AX2
4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
4 : AX2
7.12.7
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
12 : Oxides of V, Nb and Ta
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
12 : Oxides of V, Nb and Ta
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 for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Lnb | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Chemistry of Lenoblite
Mindat Formula:
V4+2O4 · 2H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Lenoblite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
222 - Disphenoidal
Space Group:
P212121
Cell Parameters:
a = 2.995 Å, b = 4.820 Å, c = 14.800 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.621 : 1 : 3.071
Unit Cell V:
213.65 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 7.46 Å | (mF) |
| 4.95 Å | (f) |
| 4.59 Å | (FFF) |
| 3.722 Å | (FF) |
| 2.802 Å | (f) |
| 2.528 Å | (F) |
| 1.820 Å | (f) |
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 Lenoblite
Synonyms of Lenoblite
Other Language Names for Lenoblite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Lenoblite associated with Bariandite | Al0.6(V5+,V4+)8O20 · 9H2O |
| 2 photos of Lenoblite associated with Fluorite | CaF2 |
| 1 photo of Lenoblite associated with Wakefieldite-(Ce) | Ce(VO4) |
| 1 photo of Lenoblite associated with Gearksutite | Ca[Al(F,OH)5(H2O)] |
| 1 photo of Lenoblite associated with Corvusite | (Na,K,Ca,Mg)2(V5+,V4+,Fe2+)8O20 · 6-10H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.HG. | Calciodelrioite | Ca(VO3)2 · 4H2O |
| 4.HG. | Trebiskyite | Na3Mg2[TiV9O28] · 22H2O |
| 4.HG. | Cadvanite | Cd(VO3)2 |
| 4.HG.05 | Fervanite | Fe3+4V5+4O16 · 5H2O |
| 4.HG.10 | Huemulite | Na4Mg(V10O28) · 24H2O |
| 4.HG.15 | Vanalite | NaAl9V12O42(OH)4 · 33H2O |
| 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 | Sr(VO3)2 · 4H2O |
| 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.65 | Satpaevite | Al12V4+2V5+6O37 · 30H2O |
| 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.
Internet Links for Lenoblite
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References for Lenoblite
Reference List:
Cesbron, Fabien, Vachey, Hélène (1970) La lenoblite, nouvel oxyde hydraté de vanadium (IV) Bulletin de Minéralogie, 93 (2) 235-241 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1970.6458[Abstract in Fleischer, M. (1971) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist: 56(3-4): 631-641 (pages 635-636)].
Localities for Lenoblite
Showing 6 localities.
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- 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.
Gabon (TL) | |
| Cesbron et al. (1970) +1 other reference |
Germany | |
| 50. (in German) +4 other references |
Italy | |
| Bracco (2003) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| February 1994 +3 other references |
| Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data 2015 |
Uzbekistan | |
| Mineraly Uzbekistana (Minerals of the Uzbekistan) |
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Molinello Mine, Ne, Genoa, Liguria, Italy