Kalinite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
About KaliniteHide
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Formula:
KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O
Colour:
White to pale blue
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
For its potassium content (kalium).
Currently approved, but non-existent species (Uwe Kolitsch, discreditation proposal to be submitted to IMA).
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2137:7
b6740be1-c6b2-44fb-979d-fb125bc882f0
IMA Classification of KaliniteHide
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Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Classification of KaliniteHide
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7.CC.15
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
29.5.4.2
29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
5 : AB(XO4)2·xH2O
25.6.16
25 : Sulphates
6 : Sulphates of Al and Tl
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 |
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Kli | 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 KaliniteHide
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Colour:
White to pale blue
Density:
1.75 g/cm3 (Measured) 2 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of KaliniteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.430 _n_β = 1.452 _n_γ = 1.485
2V:
Measured: 52° , Calculated: 82°
δ = 0.055
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Chemistry of KaliniteHide
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Mindat Formula:
KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O
Crystallography of KaliniteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 19.92(16) Å, b = 9.27(3) Å, c = 8.304(13) Å
β = 98.79(19)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.149 : 1 : 0.896
Unit Cell V:
1,515.39 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Synonyms of KaliniteHide
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Other Language Names for KaliniteHide
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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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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 KaliniteHide
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References for KaliniteHide
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Localities for KaliniteHide
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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.