Nuragheite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About NuragheiteHide
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Lustre:
Adamantine, Pearly
Specific Gravity:
5.147 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
The name is related to “nuraghe”, the main type of ancient megalithic building found in Sardinia, Italy
New structure type. The second thorium molybdate reported in nature.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46000:4
70093f7a-fdf3-4fef-a487-0957639d3d3b
IMA Classification of NuragheiteHide
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Type description reference:
Orlandi, P., Biagioni, C., Bindi, L., Merlino, S. (2015) Nuragheite, Th(MoO4)2·H2O, the second natural thorium molybdate and its relationships to ichnusaite and synthetic Th(MoO4)2. American Mineralogist, 100 (1) 267-273 doi:10.2138/am-2015-5024
Classification of NuragheiteHide
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7.GB.75
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
G : Molybdates, Wolframates and Niobates
B : With additional anions and/or H2O
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nur | 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 NuragheiteHide
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Hardness Data:
Could not be measured
Cleavage:
Perfect
parallel to (100)
Density:
5.147 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Chemistry of NuragheiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Th(MoO4)2 · H2O
Crystallography of NuragheiteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.358(2) Å, b = 10.544(3) Å, c = 9.489(2) Å
β = 91.88(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.698 : 1 : 0.9
Unit Cell V:
735.79 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Thin {100} tabular crystals, up to 200 μm in length.
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.28 Å | (m) |
| 5.20 Å | (m) |
| 5.04 Å | (m) |
| 4.756 Å | (m) |
| 3.688 Å | (m) |
| 3.546 Å | (vs) |
| 3.177 Å | (s) |
| 3.024 Å | (m) |
Comments:
From Type Description.
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of NuragheiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Thin tabular crystals, up to 200 µm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type material is deposited in the collections of the Museo di Storia Naturale, Universita` di Pisa, Calci (Pisa), Italy, catalogue number 19680.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Quartz molybdenite veins.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Orlandi, P., Biagioni, C., Bindi, L., Merlino, S. (2015) Nuragheite, Th(MoO4)2.H2O, the second natural thorium molybdate and its relationships with ichnusaite and synthetic Th(MoO4)2. American Mineralogist: 100: 267-273.
Synonyms of NuragheiteHide
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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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| 7.GB. | Wangpuite | K3(PO4)(Mo12O36) | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : P n_3_m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.GB. | Natromolybdite | Na2MoO4 · 2H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a |
| 7.GB. | Ootannite | Th4+2W6+4O16 · 5H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.GB.05 | Lindgrenite | Cu3(MoO4)2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 7.GB.10 | Szenicsite | Cu3(MoO4)(OH)4 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n n m |
| 7.GB.15 | Cuprotungstite | Cu2(WO4)(OH)2 | Tet. 422 : _P_41212 |
| 7.GB.15 | UM1999-38-WO:CrV | (V, Cr, W, O, H) [V:Cr:W ratio about 2:1:3] | |
| 7.GB.15 | Huenite | Cu4(MoO4)3(OH)2 | Trig. 3_m_ : P_31_c |
| 7.GB.20 | Phyllotungstite | (H2O,M)x(W,Fe)(O,OH)3 · yH2O (M = Ca, Cs, Pb or K) | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
| 7.GB.25 | Rankachite | Ca0.5(V4+,V5+)(W6+,Fe3+)2O8(OH) · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 7.GB.30 | Ferrimolybdite | Fe2(MoO4)3 · nH2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m m n |
| 7.GB.35 | Anthoinite | AlWO3(OH)3 | Tric. 1 |
| 7.GB.35 | Mpororoite | WAlO3(OH)3 · 2(H2O) | Tric. |
| 7.GB.40 | Obradovicite-KCu | [K2(H2O)17Cu(H2O)6][Mo8As2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m n a |
| 7.GB.45 | Mendozavilite-NaFe | [Na2(H2O)15Fe3+(H2O)6][Mo8P2Fe3+3O35(OH)2] | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.GB.45 | Paramendozavilite | [KAl4(H2O)30][Mo12P6Fe3+6O60(OH)13] | Mon. |
| 7.GB.45 | Obradovicite-NaCu | Na2(H2O)17Cu(H2O)6][Mo8As2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m n a |
| 7.GB.45 | Obradovicite-NaNa | [Na2(H2O)16Na(H2O)6][Mo8As2Fe3+3O33(OH)4] | Orth. |
| 7.GB.50 | Tancaite-(Ce) | FeCe(MoO4)3 · 3H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 7.GB.50 | Mendozavilite-NaCu | [Na2(H2O)15Cu(H2O)6][Mo8P2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.GB.50 | Mendozavilite-KCa | [K2(H2O)15Ca(H2O)6][Mo8P2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.GB.60 | Peterandresenite | Mn4Nb6O19 · 14H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.GB.60 | Melcherite | Ba2Na2Mg[Nb6O19] · 6H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 7.GB.60 | Hansesmarkite | Ca2Mn2Nb6O19 · 20H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 7.GB.65 | Ichnusaite | Th(MoO4)2 · 3H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.GB.70 | Markascherite | Cu3(MoO4)(OH)4 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 7.GB.80 | Ophirite | Ca2Mg4[Zn2Mn3+2(H2O)2(Fe3+W9O34)2] · 46H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
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 NuragheiteHide
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References for NuragheiteHide
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Reference List:
Orlandi, P., Biagioni, C., Bindi, L., Merlino, S. (2015) Nuragheite, Th(MoO4)2·H2O, the second natural thorium molybdate and its relationships to ichnusaite and synthetic Th(MoO4)2. American Mineralogist, 100 (1) 267-273 doi:10.2138/am-2015-5024
Localities for NuragheiteHide
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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.
| Austria | |
|---|---|
| Salzburg Zell am See District Krimml Rainbach valley ⓘ Roßkar - Nördliche Zillerscharte area ? | Steiner et al. (2020) |
| Italy (TL) | |
| Sardinia Metropolitan City of Cagliari Sarroch ⓘ Punta de Su Seinargiu (Su Seinargiu; Su Senargiu) (TL) | Williams et al. (2013) +2 other references |