Natromontebrasite (original) (raw)
A discredited species name
About NatromontebrasiteHide
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Colour:
Usually white, also pale yellow, pink, pale green
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Dull
Name:
Named in 1911 by Waldemar T. Schaller for the chemical composition: Natro- (sodian) and for the mineral's similarity to montebrasite. discredited as a mixture in 2007 by Andre M. Fransolet, F. Fontan, and Ph. de Parseval.
This page provides mineralogical data about Natromontebrasite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2857:4
f2a84def-b477-4721-9bd0-1e841618b40c
IMA Classification of NatromontebrasiteHide
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Classification of NatromontebrasiteHide
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41.5.8.3
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : (AB)2(XO4)Zq
Physical Properties of NatromontebrasiteHide
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Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Dull
Colour:
Usually white, also pale yellow, pink, pale green
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {100}, good on {110}, distinct on {011}, and on {001}, imperfect. (Frequently fine-grained)
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
3.085 g/cm3 (Measured)
Crystallography of NatromontebrasiteHide
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Synonyms of NatromontebrasiteHide
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Other Language Names for NatromontebrasiteHide
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Relationship of Natromontebrasite to other SpeciesHide
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Other Members of this group:
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 NatromontebrasiteHide
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References for NatromontebrasiteHide
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Reference List:
Localities for NatromontebrasiteHide
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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.