Pauflerite
Pauflerite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula VO(SO₄).
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 3–4; specific gravity 3.36; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Pfl, IMA status: approved, named in 2005.
Sublimate at volcanic fumaroles.
It is found associated with Shcherbinaite.
The mineral was named to honor Professor Peter Paufler, Technical University of Dresden, for his contributions to physical and structural crystallography and mineralogy.
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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