Weinebeneite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

About WeinebeneiteHide

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Formula:

CaBe3(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O

Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Name:

Named after its discovery locality, about 2 km west of the Weinebene Pass, Koralpe, Carinthia, Austria.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:4260:0

318d5aa4-3f11-4d60-919c-d765f66294e3

IMA Classification of WeinebeneiteHide

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Type description reference:

Classification of WeinebeneiteHide

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8.DA.20

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
A : With small (and occasionally larger) cations

42.7.6.2

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
7 : (AB)2(XO4)Zq·xH2O

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Physical Properties of WeinebeneiteHide

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Transparency:

Transparent, Translucent

Fracture:

Irregular/Uneven, Splintery

Density:

2.15(4) g/cm3 (Measured) 2.17 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of WeinebeneiteHide

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RI values:

_n_α = 1.520(1) _n_β = 1.520(1) _n_γ = 1.530(1)

δ = 0.010

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Optical Extinction:

Z ∧ c = 42°.

Pleochroism:

Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of WeinebeneiteHide

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Mindat Formula:

CaBe3(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O

Crystallography of WeinebeneiteHide

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Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Cell Parameters:

a = 11.897(2) Å, b = 9.707(1) Å, c = 9.633(1) Å
β = 95.76(1)°

Ratio:

a:b:c = 1.226 : 1 : 0.992

Unit Cell V:

1,106.84 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

Platy crystals, flattened on {001}, elongated parallel [100], dominant forms are {001}, {001}, {110}, {110}, {010}. Rare forms are {100}, {100}, {111}, {111}, {113}, {113}.

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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:

Comments:

Spodumene prospect, Brandrücken, Carinthia, Austria. The data are from the type description.

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of WeinebeneiteHide

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General Appearance of Type Material:

Platy colorless crystals up to 0.5 mm in length, surrounding xenomorphic rosettes up to 20 mm in diameter.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Landesmuseum Joanneum, Graz, Austria.
Kärtner Landesmuseum, Klagenfurt, Austria.
Natural History Museum, Vienna, Austria.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Spodumene-rich pegmatite in high-grade metamorphic rocks.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Walter, F. (1992) Weinebeneite, CaBe3(PO4)2(OH)2·4H2O, a new mineral species: mineral data and crystal structure. European Journal of Mineralogy: 4: 1275-1283.

Synonyms of WeinebeneiteHide

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Other Language Names for WeinebeneiteHide

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Relationship of Weinebeneite to other SpeciesHide

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Common AssociatesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

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Fluorescence of WeinebeneiteHide

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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 WeinebeneiteHide

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References for WeinebeneiteHide

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Reference List:

Coombs, Douglas S., Alberti, Alberto, Armbruster, Thomas, Artioli, Gilberto, Colella, Carmine, Galli, Ermanno, Grice, Joel D., Liebau, Friedrich, Mandarino, Joseph A., Minato, Hideo, Nickel, Ernest H., Passaglia, Elio, Peacor, Donald R., Quartieri, Simona, Rinaldi, Romano, Ross, Malcolm I., Sheppard, Richard A., Tillmanns, Ekkehart, Vezzalini, Giovanna (1997) Recommended nomenclature for zeolite minerals; report of the Subcommittee on Zeolites of the International Mineralogical Association, Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names. The Canadian Mineralogist, 35 (6) 1571-1606

Localities for WeinebeneiteHide

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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

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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.