Pseudopomite
Pseudopomite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the carbonate class, with the chemical formula Ca₃.₅[V⁴⁺₆V⁵⁺₉O₃₇(CO₃)]·29H₂O.
It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 2; specific gravity 2.4; Blue-green streak; Vitreous luster.
IMA symbol Ppom, IMA status: approved, named in 2021.
On montroseite-corvusite bearing sandstone in close association with calcite from the oxidation in a moist environment.
It is found associated with Calcite, pomite, montroseite, corvusite, pyrite.
The prefix indicates the similar appearance and composition to, and association with pomite.
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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