About Patronite
A vanadium sulfide, the primary ore of vanadium from its type locality in Peru, typically black and earthy. It's a grounding stone associated with strength, perseverance, and Earth energies.
Primary Hues
Black, Dark Grey, often earthy or massive
Geological & Scientific Details
Patronite is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is VS4. Common crystal habits include occurs as columnar crystal aggregates and in massive form.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: VS4
- IMA Symbol: Pat[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 179.21 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Lead-gray on fresh surfaces to gray-black after exposure to air
- Crystal Habit: Occurs as columnar crystal aggregates and in massive form
- Cleavage: Distinct columnar
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Minasragrite (alteration product)
- Bravoite
- Pyrite
- Sulphur
- Asphaltic material (from its unique deposit in Peru)