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Wolframoixiolite

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About WolframoixioliteHide

Formula:
(Nb,W,Ta,Fe,Mn)2O4
Colour:
Black
Hardness:
5 - 6
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Described as a tungsten-bearing variety of ixiolite, although the formula suggests it is Nb-dominant unlike ixiolite which is Ta-dominant; possibly a separate species.
Compare qitianlingite.

Originally reported from Polar Yakutia, Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia.



Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
7368 (as Wolframoixiolite)
2059 (as Ixiolite-(Mn2+)-Ixiolite-(Fe2+) Series)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7368:0 (as Wolframoixiolite)
mindat:1:1:2059:2 (as Ixiolite-(Mn2+)-Ixiolite-(Fe2+) Series)

Physical Properties of WolframoixioliteHide

Colour:
Black
Streak:
Brownish black
Hardness:
5 - 6 on Mohs scale

Chemistry of WolframoixioliteHide

Mindat Formula:
(Nb,W,Ta,Fe,Mn)2O4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Nb74.382 %
O25.619 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Crystallography of WolframoixioliteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic

Synonyms of WolframoixioliteHide

Other Language Names for WolframoixioliteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Wolframoixiolite associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
2 photos of Wolframoixiolite associated with QuartzSiO2
1 photo of Wolframoixiolite associated with TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
1 photo of Wolframoixiolite associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4

Other InformationHide

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 WolframoixioliteHide

References for WolframoixioliteHide

Localities for WolframoixioliteHide

Showing 36 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Algeria
 
  • Tamanrasset Province (Tamanghasset Province)
    • Tamanrasset District
Kesraoui Mokrane +4 other references
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Krems-Land District
      • Weinzierl am Walde
Carinthia II (2003)
Brandstätter et al. (2003)
China
 
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Beihu District
Guangming Yang et al. (1985)
    • Yongzhou
      • Dao Co.
        • Jiuyishan Sn-W ore field
Liu et al. (2022) +1 other reference
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Quannan Co.
Wenlan Zhang et al. (2003)
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Sokolov District
      • Krásno
René et al. (2011)
  • Plzeň Region
    • Klatovy District
Černý P.
  • Vysočina Region
    • Třebíč District
      • Stařeč
Škoda +2 other references
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Bory
Novák +2 other references
Novák +1 other reference
Europe
 
  • Ore Mountains
Giovanni Scapin collection (XRD, SEM-EDS)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
Wang (1991)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Limoges
        • Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat
Harlaux et al. (2015, August)
Italy
 
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
      • Campo nell'Elba
        • San Piero in Campo
Can Min (2002)
Orlandi et al. (1997)
Madagascar
 
  • Vakinankaratra
    • Antsirabe II District
      • Ibity
        • Sahatany Valley
Pezzotta (2007)
Ranorosoa (1986)
Myanmar
 
  • Kayah State
    • Bawlakhe District
      • Hpasawng Township
Myint et al. (2018)
Russia
 
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Bilibinsky District
Alekseev (2025)
    • Chukchi Peninsula (Chukotka Peninsula; Chukotski Peninsula)
Alekseev (2025)
Kurguzova et al. (2014) +1 other reference
    • Iultinsky District
Alekseev et al. (2015)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Verkhnebureinsky District
Alekseev et al. (2015) +1 other reference
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Krasnoarmeysky District
Alekseev et al. (2015)
  • Sakha
Ginzburg A.I. e.a. (1969)
    • Verkhoyansk District
      • Yana River Basin
        • Yana-Adycha Region
Alekseev et al. (2020)
Alekseev et al. (2020)
Alekseev et al. (2020) +1 other reference
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Olovyanninsky District
Ivanova et al. (2020)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
Koděra (1986)
Thailand
 
  • Phuket Province
Suwimonprecha et al. (1995)
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Linnen et al. (1993)
Ukraine
 
  • Zhytomyr Oblast
    • Zhytomyr Raion
      • Khoroshiv Raion (Volodarsk-Volynskii)
Voznyak et al. (2017)
USA
 
  • Connecticut
    • Middlesex County
      • East Hampton
Former Richard Schooner collection.
  • Wisconsin
    • Marathon County
      • Wausau Intrusive Complex
        • Nine Mile pluton
Rocks & Min. (2007)
 
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