Vanoxite

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
V++++4V+++++2O13·8(H2O) (?)
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 657.76 gm)
Vanadium 46.47 % V 
Hydrogen 2.45 % H 
Oxygen 51.08 % O 
 Empirical Formula:
V4+4V5+2O13·8(H2O)
 Environment:
Sedimetary uranium-vanadium deposits.
 Locality:
Paradox Valley, Montrose Co., Colorado.
 Name Origin:
Named after its composition of vanadium and oxygen (oxide).
Physical Properties:
 Color:
brownish black or black.
 Diaphaniety:
Opaque
 Habits:
Disseminated - Occurs in small, distinct particles dispersed in matrix., Crystalline - Fine - Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals.,
 Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
 Luster:
Metallic
 Streak:
brown black
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