About Ziesite
A rare vanadium oxide. It's a grounding stone associated with stability and Earth connection.
Primary Hues
Black, Dark Brown, forms prismatic crystals or massive
Geological & Scientific Details
Ziesite is classified as a vanadate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is β-Cu2V2O7. Common crystal habits include anhedral crystals and incrustations.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Vanadate mineral
- Chemical Formula: β-Cu2V2O7
- IMA Symbol: Zie[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Black; reddish brown to dark reddish brown in transmitted light; white in reflected light
- Crystal Habit: Anhedral crystals and incrustations
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Red brown
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Shcherbinaite
- Montroseite
- Corvusite