Gurimite is a rare mineral with formula Ba3(VO4)2.[2][3] It is a simple barium vanadate, one of the most simple barium minerals known.[3] It is named after its type locality - Gurim anticline in Israel. It has formed in the rocks of the Hatrurim Formation.[2] Gurimite's stoichiometry is similar to that of copper vanadates mcbirneyite and pseudolyonsite.[4][5] An example of other barium vanadate mineral is tokyoite.[6]
Gurimite | |
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General | |
Category | Vanadate mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | Ba3(VO4)2 |
IMA symbol | Gur[1] |
Crystal system | Trigonal |
Crystal class | Hexagonal scalenohedral (3m) H-M symbol: (3 2m) |
Space group | R3m |
Unit cell | a = 5.78, c = 21.13 [Å] (approximated); Z = 3 |
Identification | |
References | [2][3] |