Luanheite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About LuanheiteHide
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Name:
Named for either the Luanhe River basin or the river itself (also spelled the Luan River), in Hebei, China. The basin includes the type locality.
This page provides mineralogical data about Luanheite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2447:7
cc9dd24a-1bac-406e-a9ed-97359304fe7a
IMA Classification of LuanheiteHide
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Type description reference:
Classification of LuanheiteHide
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1.AD.15b
1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
A : Metals and Intermetallic Alloys
D : Mercury-amalgam family
1.1.8.4
1 : NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS
1 : Metals, other than the Platinum Group
1.18
1 : Elements and Alloys (including the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lua | 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 LuanheiteHide
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Hardness:
VHN100=44 - 75 - Vickers
Density:
12.5 g/cm3 (Measured) 12.6 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of LuanheiteHide
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Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 546nm | 64.2% | 70.5% |
| 589nm | 64.9% | 74.0% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 74.0%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
white
Comments:
Slight reflection pleochroism from pinkish parallel to the elongation to milky white normal to it.
Chemistry of LuanheiteHide
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Common Impurities:
Co,Cu,Te
Crystallography of LuanheiteHide
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Cell Parameters:
a = 6.61 Å, c = 10.98 Å
Unit Cell V:
415.47 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d.
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 1.495 Å | (100) |
| 1.204 Å | (90) |
| 2.830 Å | (70) |
| 1.134 Å | (70) |
| 2.000 Å | (60) |
| 1.105 Å | (60) |
| 1.010 Å | (6) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of LuanheiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Irregular spherical aggregate with a thin black coat-film.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Geological Museum, the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, China.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Shao, D., Zhou J., Zhang J., Bao, D. (1984) Luanheite - A new mineral. Acta Mineralogica Sinica: 4(2): 97-101.
Synonyms of LuanheiteHide
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Other Language Names for LuanheiteHide
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Simplified Chinese:滦河矿
Traditional Chinese:灤河礦
Relationship of Luanheite 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 LuanheiteHide
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References for LuanheiteHide
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Reference List:
Hawthorne, Frank C., Burke, Ernst A. J., Ercit, T. Scott, Grew, Edward S., Grice, Joel D., Jambor, John L., Puziewicz, Jacek, Roberts, Andrew C., Vanko, David A. (1988) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 73 (1-2) 189-199
Localities for LuanheiteHide
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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.