Gartrellite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About GartrelliteHide
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Formula:
PbCuFe3+(AsO4)2(OH) · H2O
Specific Gravity:
5.40 (Calculated)
Name:
Named for Blair Gartrell (March 14, 1950-October 18, 1994), Australian collector and dealer.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1654:0
0df265b1-4078-46c3-88a7-902b6d293eb9
IMA Classification of GartrelliteHide
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IMA status notes:
Redefined by the IMA
Classification of GartrelliteHide
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8.CG.20
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
G : With large and medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O = 1:1
43.2.2.1
43 : COMPOUND PHOSPHATES, ETC.
2 : Anhydrous Normal Compound Phosphates, etc·
22.4.9
22 : Phosphates, Arsenates or Vanadates with other Anions
4 : Phosphates, arsenates or vanadates with carbonate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gtl | 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 GartrelliteHide
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Density:
5.40(2) g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of GartrelliteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.940 _n_β = 1.980 _n_γ = 2.060
2V:
Measured: 78° , Calculated: 74°
δ = 0.120
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Dispersion:
relatively weak
Comments:
X = Y = pale yellow; Z = yellow
Chemistry of GartrelliteHide
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Mindat Formula:
PbCuFe3+(AsO4)2(OH) · H2O
Crystallography of GartrelliteHide
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Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.68 Å, b = 7.66 Å, c = 5.68 Å
α = 98°, β = 110°, γ = 111.1°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.742 : 1 : 0.742
Unit Cell V:
206.73 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
cryptocrystalline, with platy crystallites
Twinning:
Common, by reflection on {110}.
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0006711 | Gartrellite | Krause W, Belendorff K, Bernhardt H J, McCammon C A, Effenberger H, Mikenda W (1998) Crystal chemistry of the tsumcorite-group minerals. New data on ferrilotharmeyerite, tsumcorite, thometzekite, mounanaite, helmutwinklerite, and a redefinition of gartrellite European Journal of Mineralogy 10 179-206 | 1998 | Tsumeb mine, Namibia | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.847 Å | (54) |
| 4.612 Å | (70) |
| 3.339 Å | (70) |
| 3.203 Å | (97) |
| 2.962 Å | (100) |
| 2.915 Å | (70) |
| 2.522 Å | (64) |
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Type Occurrence of GartrelliteHide
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Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Western Australian Museum, Perth, M.61.1991; Museum Victoria, Melbourne, Australia, M39278.
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Synonyms of GartrelliteHide
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Other Language Names for GartrelliteHide
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Relationship of Gartrellite to other SpeciesHide
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Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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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 GartrelliteHide
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References for GartrelliteHide
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Reference List:
Krause, Werner, Belendorff, Klaus, Bernhardt, Heinz-Jürgen, Mccammon, Catherine, Effenberger, Herta, Mikenda, Werner (1998) Crystal chemistry of the tsumcorite-group minerals. New data on ferrilotharmeyerite, tsumcorite, thometzekite, mounanaite, helmutwinklerite, and a redefinition of gartrellite. European Journal of Mineralogy, 10 (2). 179-206 doi:10.1127/ejm/10/2/0179
Localities for GartrelliteHide
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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.