Ziminaite
Ziminaite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the vanadate class, with the chemical formula Fe³⁺(VO₄).
It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1). It is a member of the Howardevansite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 4.5; specific gravity 3.448; Yellow streak; Adamantine luster.
IMA symbol Zim, IMA status: approved, named in 2014.
Occurs as fumarole sublimates on volcanic scoria.
It is found associated with Koksharovite, bannermanite, quartz, biotite, Ti-V-bearing magnetite.
The name refers to the Zimina volcano, located 12 km south of the Bezymyannyi volcano, Russia.
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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