Kyzylkumite
Kyzylkumite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the vanadate class, with the chemical formula Ti₂V³⁺O₅(OH).
It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2_1/c).
Key properties: specific gravity 3.75; Vitreous to resinous luster.
IMA symbol Kyz, IMA status: approved, named in 1980.
Found in veins cutting siliceous schists.
It is found associated with Chlorite, pyrite, rutile.
The name refers to the Kyzylkum Desert, Uzbekistan, where it was first found.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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