Paganoite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About PaganoiteHide
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Colour:
Orange-brown to deep-golden-brown
Specific Gravity:
6.715 (Calculated)
Name:
The name honours Renato Pagano (24 September 1938, Catania, Italy - 10 March 2023, Milan, Italy) and Adriana (Paccagnella 1939-2020) Pagano for their long-standing service to the European mineralogical community.
This page provides mineralogical data about Paganoite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7104:4
d7c0d64f-aaf9-43e6-b15b-a031fe2545d8
IMA Classification of PaganoiteHide
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IMA Formula:
NiBi3+O(AsO4)
Classification of PaganoiteHide
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8.BH.50
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
H : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH,etc.):RO4 = 1:1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pgn | 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 PaganoiteHide
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Colour:
Orange-brown to deep-golden-brown
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
6.715 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Density could not be measured due to lack of material.
Optical Data of PaganoiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 2.070 _n_γ = 2.090
δ = 0.020
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 | R2 | imR1 | imR2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400nm | 13.8% | 14.0% | 3.27% | 3.38% |
| 420nm | 13.35% | 13.6% | 3.09% | 3.24% |
| 440nm | 13.05% | 13.3% | 2.94% | 3.12% |
| 460nm | 12.9% | 13.2% | 2.88% | 3.02% |
| 470nm | 12.85% | 13.1% | 2.84% | 2.99% |
| 480nm | 12.75% | 13.0% | 2.80% | 2.95% |
| 500nm | 12.6% | 12.85% | 2.74% | 2.91% |
| 520nm | 12.5% | 12.7% | 2.69% | 2.88% |
| 540nm | 12.4% | 12.65% | 2.64% | 2.82% |
| 546nm | 12.35% | 12.6% | 2.63% | 2.80% |
| 560nm | 12.25% | 12.55% | 2.61% | 2.79% |
| 580nm | 12.2% | 12.5% | 2.58% | 2.78% |
| 589nm | 12.15% | 12.5% | 2.57% | 2.77% |
| 600nm | 12.1% | 12.45% | 2.56% | 2.76% |
| 620nm | 12.15% | 12.4% | 2.57% | 2.77% |
| 640nm | 12.1% | 12.4% | 2.54% | 2.74% |
| 650nm | 12.0% | 12.35% | 2.52% | 2.73% |
| 660nm | 12.0% | 12.3% | 2.50% | 2.72% |
| 680nm | 11.95% | 12.3% | 2.48% | 2.72% |
| 700nm | 11.95% | 12.35% | 2.48% | 2.73% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 14.0%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red, imR1 shown in green, imR2 shown in blue
Colour in reflected light:
Grey
Internal Reflections:
Dark-orange internal reflections with crossed polarizers
Chemistry of PaganoiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
NiBi(AsO4)O
Crystallography of PaganoiteHide
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Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.7127(8) Å, b = 6.8293(8) Å, c = 5.2345(6) Å
α = 107.625(2)°, β = 95.409(2)°, γ = 111.158(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.983 : 1 : 0.766
Unit Cell V:
207.62 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0006855 | Paganoite | Roberts A C, Burns P C, Gault R A, Criddle A J, Feinglos M N, Stirling J A R (2001) Paganoite, NiBiAsO5, a new mineral from Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony, Germany: description and crystal structure European Journal of Mineralogy 13 167-175 | 2001 | Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony, Germany | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.943 Å | (100) |
| 3.233 Å | (100) |
| 3.067 Å | (60) |
| 3.047 Å | (50) |
| 2.116 Å | (50) |
| 2.095 Å | (40) |
| 1.659 Å | (40) |
Comments:
Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony, Germany. Data from the type description.
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of PaganoiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Prismatic subhedral to euhedral crystals average 0.3 mm in size, but may reach to 1 mm in maximum length.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Mineral Collection of Canada, Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, number NMCC 68083.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of PaganoiteHide
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Other Language Names for PaganoiteHide
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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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| 8.BH. | Crimsonite | PbFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C c c m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.BH. | Reznitskyite | CaMg(VO4)F | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BH. | Cuprozheshengite | Pb4CuZn2(AsO4)2(PO4)2(OH)2 | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 8.BH. | Zheshengite | Pb4ZnZn2(AsO4)2(PO4)2(OH)2 | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 8.BH. | Peterchinite | Zn3Zn2(OH)6As[O3(OH)3] | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 8.BH.05 | Thadeuite | Ca(Mg,Fe2+)3(PO4)2(OH,F)2 | Orth. 222 : _C_2221 |
| 8.BH.10 | Durangite | NaAl(AsO4)F | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BH.10 | Isokite | CaMg(PO4)F | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BH.10 | Lacroixite | NaAl(PO4)F | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BH.10 | Maxwellite | NaFe3+(AsO4)F | Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m |
| 8.BH.10 | Panasqueiraite | CaMg(PO4)(OH,F) | Mon. |
| 8.BH.10 | Kononovite | NaMg(SO4)F | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BH.10 | Arsenatrotitanite | NaTi(AsO4)O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BH.15 | Drugmanite | Pb2(Fe3+,Al)(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 8.BH.20 | Bjarebyite | (Ba,Sr)(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2Al2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.20 | Cirrolite | Ca3Al2(PO4)3(OH)3 (?) | |
| 8.BH.20 | Kulanite | Ba(Fe2+,Mn2+,Mg)2(Al,Fe3+)2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.20 | Penikisite | Ba(Mg,Fe2+,Ca)2Al2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.20 | Perloffite | Ba(Mn2+,Fe2+)2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.20 | Johntomaite | BaFe2+2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.20 | Bjarebyite Group | ||
| 8.BH.20 | Strontioperloffite | SrMn2+2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.20 | Plumboperloffite | PbMn2+2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.20 | Nigelcookite | PbFe2+2V3+2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.20 | Plumbojohntomaite | PbFe2+2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BH.25 | Bertossaite | (Li,Na)2(Ca,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al4(PO4)4(OH,F)4 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 8.BH.25 | Palermoite | (Li,Na)2(Sr,Ca)Al4(PO4)4(OH)4 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 8.BH.25 | Natropalermoite | Na2SrAl4(PO4)4(OH)4 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 8.BH.30 | Carminite | PbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C c c m |
| 8.BH.30 | Sewardite | CaFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C c c m |
| 8.BH.35 | Adelite | CaMg(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Arsendescloizite | PbZn(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Austinite | CaZn(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Cobaltaustinite | CaCo(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Conichalcite | CaCu(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Duftite | PbCu(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Gabrielsonite | PbFe3+(As3+O3)O | Orth. m _m_2 : P m _c_21 |
| 8.BH.35 | Nickelaustinite | CaNi(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Tangeite | CaCu(VO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Duftite-alpha | PbCu(AsO4)(OH) | |
| 8.BH.35 | Gottlobite | CaMg(VO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.35 | Hermannroseite | CaCu(PO4)(OH) | Orth. 222 : _P_212121 |
| 8.BH.40 | Čechite | PbFe2+(VO4)(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 8.BH.40 | Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 8.BH.40 | Mottramite | PbCu(VO4)(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 8.BH.40 | Pyrobelonite | PbMn2+(VO4)(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 8.BH.40 | Khorixasite | (Bi0.67◻0.33)Cu(VO4)(OH) | Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m |
| 8.BH.45 | Bayldonite | PbCu3(AsO4)2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BH.45 | Vésigniéite | BaCu3(VO4)2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 8.BH.55 | Harrisonite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)6(PO4)2(SiO4)2 | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 8.BH.55 | Jagowerite | BaAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 | Tric. |
| 8.BH.60 | Attakolite | CaMn2+Al4(SiO3OH)(PO4)3(OH)4 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 8.BH.65 | Leningradite | PbCu3(VO4)2Cl | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : I b a m |
| 8.BH.70 | Katiarsite | KTiO(AsO4) | Orth. m _m_2 : P n _a_21 |
| 8.BH.70 | Yurgensonite | K2SnTiO2(AsO4)2 | Orth. m _m_2 : P n _a_21 |
| 8.BH.75 | Melanarsite | K3Cu7Fe3+O4(AsO4)4 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BH.80 | Moraskoite | Na2Mg(PO4)F | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c n |
| 8.BH.80 | Evseevite | Na2Mg(AsO4)F | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c n |
| 8.BH.85 | Piccoliite | NaCaMn3+2(AsO4)2O(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c m |
Fluorescence of PaganoiteHide
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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 PaganoiteHide
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References for PaganoiteHide
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Reference List:
Roberts, Andrew C., Burns, Peter C., Gault, Robert A., Criddle, Alan J., Feinglos, Mark N., Stirling, John A.R. (2001) Paganoite, NiBi3+As5+O5, a new mineral from Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony, Germany: description and crystal structure. European Journal of Mineralogy, 13 (1) 167-175 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/01/0013-0167
Localities for PaganoiteHide
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ⓘ - 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.
| Germany (TL) | |
|---|---|
| Saxony Erzgebirgskreis ⓘ Johanngeorgenstadt (TL) | Roberts et al. (2001) |