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.

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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Reference List:

Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Ect. John Wiley and Sons, New York.

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.