Vapnikite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About VapnikiteHide
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Specific Gravity:
5.322 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
For Yevgeny Vapnik (Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel), who initiated a new program of geological, geophysical, petrological and mineralogical studies of the Hatrurim Formation in Israel and Jordan.
An analogue of the synthetic ordered double-perovskite β-Ca3UO6 and is isostructural with the natural fluorperovskite: cryolite Na3AlF6.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:45941:5
4ff3a90d-d306-44fa-9924-36e6d47ecb5d
IMA Classification of VapnikiteHide
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Type description reference:
Galuskin, E. V., Galuskina, I. O., Kusz, J., Armbruster, T., Marzec, K. M., Dzierżanowski, P., Murashko, M. (2014) Vapnikite Ca3UO6 – a new double-perovskite mineral from pyrometamorphic larnite rocks of the Jabel Harmun, Palestinian Autonomy, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (3) 571-581 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.3.07
Classification of VapnikiteHide
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4.00.
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vpn | 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 VapnikiteHide
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Comment:
Strong vitreous lustre
Streak:
white with a yellow hue
Hardness:
VHN25=534 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Comment:
Corresponding to the hardness of ~5
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
5.322 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of VapnikiteHide
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Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Comments:
Average RI 1.78(3)
Chemistry of VapnikiteHide
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Crystallography of VapnikiteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.739(1) Å, b = 5.951(1) Å, c = 8.312(1) Å
β = 90.4(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.964 : 1 : 1.397
Morphology:
Xenomorphic grains
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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| 0020159 | Vapnikite | Galuskin E V, Galuskina I O, Kusz J, Armbruster T, Marzec K M, Dzierzanowski P, Murashko M (2014) Vapnikite Ca3UO6 - a new double-perovskite mineral from pyrometamorphic larnite rocks of the Jabel Harum, Palestinian Autonomy, Israel Mineralogical Magazine 78 571-581 | 2014 | Hatrurim Formation, Israel | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.838 Å | (78) |
| 4.706 Å | (39) |
| 4.131 Å | (79) |
| 2.975 Å | (47) |
| 2.938 Å | (100) |
| 2.922 Å | (99) |
| 2.870 Å | (43) |
| 2.065 Å | (47) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of VapnikiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Small grains up to 20–30 μm in size wedged between larnite, brownmillerite and ye'elimite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Museum of Natural History in Bern, Bern, Switzerland, Catalogue number NMBE 42401
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Larnite pyrometamorphic rocks of the Hatrurim Formation
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Galuskin, E., Galuskina, I., Kusz, J., Armbruster, T., Marzec, K., Dzierżanowski, P., Murashko, M. (2014) Vapnikite Ca3UO6 - a new double perovskite mineral from pyrometamorphic larnite rocks of the Jabel Harmun, Palestine Autonomy, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine: 78: 571-581.
Synonyms of VapnikiteHide
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Relationship of Vapnikite to other SpeciesHide
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Other Members of this group:
| Latrappite | Ca2NbFe3+O6 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
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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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| 4.00. | Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00. | Microlite Group | A2-mTa2X6-wZ-n | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_m |
| 4.00. | Ferrotaaffeite-6N'3S | (Be,Zn,Mg)FeAl4O8 | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 4.00. | Pyrochlore Group | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z | |
| 4.00. | Písekite-(Y) | (Y,As,Ca,Fe,U)(Nb,Ti,Ta)O4 | |
| 4.00. | UM2004-19-O:AlCeGdZr | (Gd,Ce)4Al2Zr4O17 | |
| 4.00. | UM2004-21-O:CaFeGdZr | Ca2Gd4Fe5ZrO15 | |
| 4.00. | UM2004-27-O:GdTi | Gd2Ti4O11 | |
| 4.00. | Mapiquiroite | (Sr,Pb)(U,Y)Fe2(Ti,Fe3+,Cr3+)18O38 | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 4.00. | Almeidaite | PbZn2(Mn,Y)(Ti,Fe3+)18O37(OH,O) | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
Fluorescence of VapnikiteHide
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sometimes weak-yellowish fluorescence
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 VapnikiteHide
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References for VapnikiteHide
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Reference List:
Galuskin, E. V., Galuskina, I. O., Kusz, J., Armbruster, T., Marzec, K. M., Dzierżanowski, P., Murashko, M. (2014) Vapnikite Ca3UO6 – a new double-perovskite mineral from pyrometamorphic larnite rocks of the Jabel Harmun, Palestinian Autonomy, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (3) 571-581 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.3.07
Localities for VapnikiteHide
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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.
| Germany | |
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| Rhineland-Palatinate Mayen-Koblenz Mayen Seekante ⓘ Xenolith CS-008 (Bellbergite-bearing xenolith) | in the collection of Christof Schäfer |
| Jordan | |
| Amman Governorate Transjordan Plateau Daba-Siwaqa complex Hashem region Lisdan-Siwaga Fault Siwaga ⓘ Tulul al Hammam | Khoury et al. (2016) |
| ⓘ Unnamed marble quarries | Galuskina et al. (2021) |
| Middle East | |
| ⓘ Hatrurim Formation | Vapnik et al. (2014) |
| Palestine (TL) | |
| West Bank Quds Governorate ⓘ Jebel Harmun (Jabel Harum) (TL) | Galuskin et al. (2014) |