Aradite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

About AraditeHide

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Formula:

BaCa6[(SiO4)(VO4)](VO4)2F

Name:

Named after the city of Arad, Isreal, near the type locality.

A mineral of a novel modular structure type related closely to the structure of nabimusaite. The V analogue of zadovite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:43920:8

6ba5d925-7a50-4aae-b66a-91803ec493b1

IMA Classification of AraditeHide

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IMA status notes:

Redefined by the IMA

Approval history:

Redefined by IMA: 2014-I

Type description reference:

Galuskin, E. V., Gfeller, F., Galuskina, I. O., Pakhomova, A., Armbruster, T., Vapnik, Y., Włodyka, R., Dzierżanowski, P., Murashko, M. (2015) New minerals with a modular structure derived from hatrurite from the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex. Part II. Zadovite, BaCa6(SiO4)(PO4)2F and aradite, BaCa6(SiO4)(VO4)2F, from paralavas of the Hatrurim Basin, Negev Desert, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine, 79 (5) 1073-1087 doi:10.1180/minmag.2015.079.5.04

Classification of AraditeHide

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8.BN.

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
N : With only large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 0.33:1

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.

Physical Properties of AraditeHide

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Fracture:

Irregular/Uneven

Optical Data of AraditeHide

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RI values:

_n_ω = 1.784(3) _n_ε = 1.780(3)

δ = 0.004

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

Chemistry of AraditeHide

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Mindat Formula:

BaCa6[(SiO4)(VO4)](VO4)2F

Crystallography of AraditeHide

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Class (H-M):

3_m_ - Ditrigonal Pyramidal

Cell Parameters:

a = 7.1300(1) Å, c = 26.2033(9) Å

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:

Comments:

From Type Description.

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of AraditeHide

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Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Type material is deposited in the collections of the Museum of Natural History in Bern, Bern, Switzerland, catalogue number NMBE-42188

Geological Setting of Type Material:

In paralavas enclosed in pyrometamorphic rocks.

Reference:

Galuskin, E.V., Gfeller, F., Galuskina, I.O., Pakhomova, A., Armbruster, T., Vapnik, Y., Włodyka, R., Dzierżanowski, P., Murashko, M. (2015) New minerals with a modular structure derived from hatrurite from the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex. Part II. Zadovite, BaCa6[(SiO4)(PO4)](PO4)2F and aradite, BaCa6[(SiO4)(VO4)](VO4)2F, from paralavas of the Hatrurim Basin, Negev Desert, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine: 79: 1073-1087.

Synonyms of AraditeHide

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Relationship of Aradite to other SpeciesHide

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Other Members of this group:

Common AssociatesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

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 AraditeHide

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References for AraditeHide

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Reference List:

Galuskin, E. V., Gfeller, F., Galuskina, I. O., Pakhomova, A., Armbruster, T., Vapnik, Y., Włodyka, R., Dzierżanowski, P., Murashko, M. (2015) New minerals with a modular structure derived from hatrurite from the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex. Part II. Zadovite, BaCa6(SiO4)(PO4)2F and aradite, BaCa6(SiO4)(VO4)2F, from paralavas of the Hatrurim Basin, Negev Desert, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine, 79 (5) 1073-1087 doi:10.1180/minmag.2015.079.5.04

Galuskin, E. V., Gfeller, F., Galuskina, I. O., Pakhomova, A., Armbruster, T., Vapnik, Y., Włodyka, R., Dzierżanowski, P., Murashko, M. (2015) New minerals with a modular structure derived from hatrurite from the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex. Part II. Zadovite, BaCa6(SiO4)(PO4)2F and aradite, BaCa6(SiO4)(VO4)2F, from paralavas of the Hatrurim Basin, Negev Desert, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine, 79 (5) 1073-1087 doi:10.1180/minmag.2015.079.5.04

Localities for AraditeHide

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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.