Tivanite
Tivanite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the vanadate class, with the chemical formula TiV³⁺O₃(OH).
It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2_1/c). It is a member of the Tivanite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 4.17; Black streak; Submetallic luster.
IMA symbol Tiv, IMA status: approved, named in 1980.
Found as a grain in micaceous V–Au-rich stringers in a hydrothermal gold deposit.
It is found associated with Quartz, nolanite, vanadium-rich muscovite.
The name refers to TItanium and VANadium in the composition.
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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