Hundholmenite-(Y) (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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Formula:
(Y,REE,Ca,Na)15(Al,Fe3+)(CaxAs3+1-x)(Si,As5+)Si6B3(O,F)48
Lustre:
Adamantine, Vitreous
Specific Gravity:
5.206 (Calculated)
Name:
After the type locality of Hundholmen, Tysfjord, Nordland County, Norway.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:29098:2
6463d708-670a-4cc2-8fcf-e989144b71b6
IMA Classification of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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IMA Formula:
(Y,REE,Ca,Na)15(Al,Fe3+)CaxAs3+1-x(Si,As5+)Si6B3(O,F)48
Type description reference:
Classification of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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9.AJ.35
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
J : Nesosilicates with BO3 triangles and/or B[4], Be[4] tetrahedra, cornersharing with SiO4
Mineral SymbolsHide
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As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Hhm-Y | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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Comment:
Colorless in thin fragments.
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
5.206 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Could not be measured due to inclusions of REE-bearing fluorite.
Optical Data of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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RI values:
_n_ω = 1.758(5) _n_ε = 1.749(5)
δ = 0.009
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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Mindat Formula:
(Y,REE,Ca,Na)15(Al,Fe3+)(CaxAs3+1-x)(Si,As5+)Si6B3(O,F)48
Crystallography of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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Class (H-M):
3_m_ - Ditrigonal Pyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.675(6) Å, c = 27.02(2) Å
Morphology:
Subhedral equant to tabular crystals up to 1 mm diameter.
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0018904 | Hundholmenite-(Y) | Raade G, Johnsen O, Erambert M, Petersen O V (2007) Hundholmenite-(Y) from Norway - a new mineral species in the vicanite group: descriptive data and crystal structure Mineralogical Magazine 71 179-192 | 2007 | Hundholmen, Tysfjord, Nordland County, Norway | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.38 Å | (33) |
| 3.114 Å | (43) |
| 3.095 Å | (29) |
| 2.972 Å | (100) |
| 2.947 Å | (76) |
| 2.924 Å | (66) |
| 2.681 Å | (36) |
| 1.978 Å | (37) |
Comments:
Hundholmen, Nordland, Norway. The data are from the type description.
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Anhedral grains or subhedral crystals, equant to tabular in shape, up to 1 mm in size, forming aggregates up to 3 mm across. Embedded in massive REE-bearing fluorite.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, Norway, number 41590.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Raade, G., Johnsen, O., Erambert, M., Petersen, O.V. (2007) Hundholmenite-(Y) from Norway – a new mineral species in the vicanite group: descriptive data and crystal structure. Mineralogical Magazine: 71: 179-192.
Synonyms of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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Other Language Names for Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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Relationship of Hundholmenite-(Y) to other SpeciesHide
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Other Members of this group:
| Arrheniusite-(Ce) | CaMg[(Ce7Y3)Ca5](SiO4)4(Si2B3AsO18)(BO3)F11 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
|---|---|---|
| Laptevite-(Ce) | Ca6(Fe2+,Mn2+)Y3REE7(SiO4)3(PO4)(B3Si3O18)(BO3)F11 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| Okanoganite-(Y) | (Na,Ca)3(Y,Ce)12Si6B2O27F14 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| Proshchenkoite-(Y) | Ca(Y,REE,Ca,Na,Mn)15Fe2+(P,Si)Si6B3O34F14 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| Vicanite-(Ce) | (Ca,Ce,La,Th)15As5+(As3+0.5,Na0.5)Fe3+Si6B4O40F7 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 9.AJ. | Hingganite-(Nd) | Nd2◻Be2Si2O8(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.AJ. | Arrheniusite-(Ce) | CaMg[(Ce7Y3)Ca5](SiO4)4(Si2B3AsO18)(BO3)F11 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| 9.AJ.05 | Grandidierite | (Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 9.AJ.05 | Ominelite | (Fe2+,Mg)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 9.AJ.10 | Dumortierite | Al(Al2O)(Al2O)2(SiO4)3(BO3) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 9.AJ.10 | Holtite | (Ta0.6◻0.4)Al6BSi3O18(O,OH)2.25 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 9.AJ.10 | Magnesiodumortierite | Mg(Al2OH)(Al2O)2(SiO4)3(BO3) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 9.AJ.10 | Nioboholtite | (Nb0.6◻0.4)Al6BSi3O18 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c m |
| 9.AJ.10 | Titanoholtite | (Ti0.75◻0.25)Al6BSi3O18 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c m |
| 9.AJ.15 | Garrelsite | Ba3NaSi2B7O16(OH)4 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 9.AJ.20 | Muromontite | near Be2FeY2Si3O12 | |
| 9.AJ.20 | Datolite | CaB(SiO4)(OH) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 9.AJ.20 | Gadolinite-(Ce) | (Ce,La,Nd,Y)2Fe2+Be2Si2O10 | Mon. 2/m |
| 9.AJ.20 | Gadolinite-(Y) | Y2Fe2+Be2Si2O10 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 9.AJ.20 | Hingganite-(Ce) | (Ce,REE)2(◻,Fe2+)Be2[SiO4]2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 9.AJ.20 | Hingganite-(Y) | (Y,REE,Ca)2(◻,Fe2+)Be2[SiO4]2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 9.AJ.20 | Hingganite-(Yb) | (Yb,Y,REE)2◻Be2[SiO4]2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 9.AJ.20 | Homilite | Ca2(Fe2+,Mg)B2Si2O10 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 9.AJ.20 | Melanocerite-(Ce) | (Ce,Ca)5(SiO4,BO4)3(OH,O) | Hex. |
| 9.AJ.20 | Minasgeraisite-(Y) | (Ca2Y2)◻2(Be2B2)[SiO4]4(OH)4 | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 9.AJ.20 | Calcybeborosilite-(Y) | (Y,Ca)2(◻,Fe2+)(B,Be)2[SiO4]2(OH,O)2 | Mon. |
| 9.AJ.20 | Gadolinite-(Nd) | Nd2Fe2+Be2O2(SiO4)2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 9.AJ.20 | Unnamed (OH-analogue of Gadolinite-(Y)) | (Y,Ca)2(Fe,◻)Be2Si2O8(OH,O)2 | Mon. 2/m |
| 9.AJ.25 | Stillwellite-(Ce) | (Ce,La,Ca)BSiO5 | Trig. 3 : _P_31 |
| 9.AJ.30 | Cappelenite-(Y) | Ba(Y,Ce)6Si3B6O24F2 | Trig. 3 : _P_3 |
| 9.AJ.35 | Okanoganite-(Y) | (Na,Ca)3(Y,Ce)12Si6B2O27F14 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| 9.AJ.35 | Vicanite-(Ce) | (Ca,Ce,La,Th)15As5+(As3+0.5,Na0.5)Fe3+Si6B4O40F7 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| 9.AJ.35 | Proshchenkoite-(Y) | Ca(Y,REE,Ca,Na,Mn)15Fe2+(P,Si)Si6B3O34F14 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| 9.AJ.35 | Laptevite-(Ce) | Ca6(Fe2+,Mn2+)Y3REE7(SiO4)3(PO4)(B3Si3O18)(BO3)F11 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| 9.AJ.40 | Jadarite | LiNaSiB3O7(OH) | Mon. 2/m |
Fluorescence of Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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Not fluorescent in LW or SW.
Other InformationHide
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Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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References for Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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Localities for Hundholmenite-(Y)Hide
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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. 
- Good crystals or important locality for species. 
- World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
| Italy | |
|---|---|
| Liguria Savona Province Magliolo ⓘ Costa Balzi Rossi |
Bracco et al. (2012) |
| Norway | |
| Nordland Hamarøy Drag Lapplægeret ⓘ Øvre Lapplægeret Quarry | Husdal (2008) |
| ⓘ Lagmannsvik | Raade (1993) +2 other references |
| Narvik ⓘ Hundholmen (TL) | Raade et al. (2007) |
| ⓘ Stetind pegmatite | Larsen (1990) +1 other reference |