Zoltaiite
Zoltaiite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula BaV⁴⁺₂V³⁺₁₂Si₂O₂₇.
It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P-3).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 6–7; specific gravity 4.83; Submetallic to dull luster.
IMA symbol Zol, IMA status: approved, named in 2003.
A metamorphic mineral formed under greenschist-facies P-T conditions.
It is found associated with Quartz, celsian, apatite, sphalerite, pyrrhotite, galena, pyrite.
The mineral was named to honor Tibor Zoltai (1925-2003) for contributions to mineralogical research and education.
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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