Kannanite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About KannaniteHide
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Formula:
Ca4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
Colour:
yellow, yellow-brown, orange
Specific Gravity:
3.43 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named for the type locality, Kannan Mountain, Japan.
The Ca analogue of ardennite-(V). Unique combination of elements.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46922:7
e75b1824-421f-45dc-9157-e2b293be3536
IMA Classification of KannaniteHide
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IMA Formula:
Ca4Al4(MgAl)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
Type description reference:
Nishio–Hamane, Daisuke, Nagashima, Mariko, Ogawa, Nobuhiro, Minakawa, Tetsuo (2018) Kannanite, a new mineral from Kannan Mountain, Japan. Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences, 113 (5) 245-250 doi:10.2465/jmps.180103
Classification of KannaniteHide
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9.BJ.40
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
B : Sorosilicates
J : Sorosilicates with Si3O10, Si4O11, etc. anions; cations in octahedral [6] and greater coordination
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kna | 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 KannaniteHide
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Colour:
yellow, yellow-brown, orange
Cleavage:
Perfect
{010} plane by analogy with ardennite–series minerals.
Density:
3.43 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Chemistry of KannaniteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Ca4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
Crystallography of KannaniteHide
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Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.881(1) Å, b = 5.992(1) Å, c = 18.879(2) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.482 : 1 : 3.151
Comment:
unit cell parameters as refined from the powder data
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.720 Å | (34) |
| 3.234 Å | (37) |
| 3.001 Å | (100) |
| 2.809 Å | (35) |
| 2.715 Å | (66) |
| 2.657 Å | (67) |
| 2.531 Å | (47) |
| 2.306 Å | (37) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of KannaniteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Nature and Science, Tsukuba, Japan, specimen number NSM M-44527.
Empirical Formula of Type Material:
(Ca3.60Mn2+0.40)Σ4(Al3.00Mn3+1.31Fe3+0.69Mg0.71Mn2+0.19Ni0.06Cu0.05)Σ6[(V5+0.70Si0.16As0.14)Σ1O3.84(OH)0.16](SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Metasedimentary Fe-Mn ore.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Nishio-Hamane, D., Nagashima. M., Ogawa, N., and Minakawa, T. (2018) Kannanite, a new mineral from Kannan Mountain, Japan. Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences: 113: 245-250.
Synonyms of KannaniteHide
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Relationship of Kannanite to other SpeciesHide
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Other Members of this group:
| Alpeite | Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m m n |
|---|---|---|
| Ardennite-(As) | Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(AsO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| Ardennite-(Si) | ~Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(SiO4,AsO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6 | |
| Ardennite-(V) | Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m m n |
Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 9.BJ. | Arsenmedaite | Mn2+6 As5+Si5O18(OH) | Mon. 2/m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.BJ.05 | Orientite | Ca8Mn3+10(SiO4)3(Si3O10)3(OH)10 · 4H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 9.BJ.10 | Rosenhahnite | HCa3[Si3O9(OH)] | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 9.BJ.15 | Trabzonite | Ca4(Si3O9)(OH)2 | Orth. m _m_2 : A m _a_2 |
| 9.BJ.20 | Thalénite-(Y) | Y3Si3O10F | Mon. |
| 9.BJ.25 | Tiragalloite | Mn2+4As5+Si3O12(OH) | Mon. 2/m |
| 9.BJ.30 | Medaite | Mn2+6V5+Si5O18(OH) | Mon. 2/m |
| 9.BJ.35 | Ruizite | Ca2Mn3+2[Si4O11(OH)2](OH)2 · 2H2O | Mon. 2 |
| 9.BJ.35 | Taniajacoite | SrCaMn3+2Si4O11(OH)4 · 2H2O | Tric. 1 |
| 9.BJ.35 | Strontioruizite | Sr2Mn3+2Si4O11(OH)4 · 2H2O | Mon. 2 : _B_2 |
| 9.BJ.40 | Ardennite-(As) | Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(AsO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 9.BJ.40 | Ardennite-(V) | Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m m n |
| 9.BJ.40 | Alpeite | Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m m n |
| 9.BJ.45 | Kilchoanite | Ca6(SiO4)(Si3O10) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 9.BJ.50 | Kornerupine | Mg3Al6(Si,Al,B)5O21(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C m c m |
| 9.BJ.50 | Prismatine | (◻,Fe,Mg)(Mg,Al,Fe)5Al4Si2(Si,Al)2(B,Si,Al)(O,OH,F)22 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C m c m |
| 9.BJ.55 | Zunyite | Al13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl | Iso. 43_m_ : F_43_m |
| 9.BJ.60 | Hubeite | Ca2Mn2+Fe3+Si4O12(OH) · 2H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 9.BJ.65 | Cassagnaite | (Ca,Mn2+)4(Fe3+,Mn3+,Al)4(V3+,Mg,Al)2(Si3O10)(SiO4)2(OH,O)8 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C m c m |
| 9.BJ.70 | Pavlovskyite | Ca8(SiO4)2(Si3O10) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c n |
Fluorescence of KannaniteHide
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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 KannaniteHide
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References for KannaniteHide
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Reference List:
Nishio–Hamane, Daisuke, Nagashima, Mariko, Ogawa, Nobuhiro, Minakawa, Tetsuo (2018) Kannanite, a new mineral from Kannan Mountain, Japan. Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences, 113 (5) 245-250 doi:10.2465/jmps.180103
Localities for KannaniteHide
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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.