Kuzelite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

About KuzeliteHide

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Formula:

Ca4Al2(OH)12[SO4] · 6H2O

Name:

For Prof. Hans Jürgen Kuzel (1932–1997), University of Erlangen, Germany, who first synthesized the compound.

This page provides mineralogical data about Kuzelite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:7147:1

086aeeff-35c9-4a9c-b2cb-ede8871ff7ae

IMA Classification of KuzeliteHide

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IMA Formula:

Ca4Al2(OH)12(SO4) · 6H2O

Type description reference:

Classification of KuzeliteHide

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4.FL.15

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
L : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); sheets of edge-sharing octahedra

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Physical Properties of KuzeliteHide

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Fracture:

Irregular/Uneven

Density:

1.99(5) g/cm3 (Measured) 2.014 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of KuzeliteHide

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RI values:

_n_ω = 1.504(5) _n_ε = 1.485(5)

δ = 0.019

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Chemistry of KuzeliteHide

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Mindat Formula:

Ca4Al2(OH)12[SO4] · 6H2O

Crystallography of KuzeliteHide

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Cell Parameters:

a = 5.76(1) Å, c = 53.66(2) Å

Unit Cell V:

1,541.79 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

Platy hexagonal to rhomboidal crystals, to 2 mm

Comment:

Point Group: 3 or 3.; Space Group: R3 or R3.

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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of KuzeliteHide

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Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Martin Luther University, Halle, Germany.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

carbonaceous xenoliths in basalt

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Pöllmann, H., Witzke, T. & Kohler, H. (1997): Kuzelite, [Ca4Al2(OH)12][(SO4).6H2O], a new mineral from Maroldsweisach/Bavaria, Germany. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte (1997): 423-432.

Synonyms of KuzeliteHide

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Other Language Names for KuzeliteHide

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Relationship of Kuzelite to other SpeciesHide

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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 KuzeliteHide

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References for KuzeliteHide

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Reference List:

Mesbah, A., François, M., Cau-Dit-Coumes, C., Frizon, F., Filinchuk, Y., Leroux, F., Ravaux, J., Renaudin, G. (2011): Crystal structure of Kuzel's salt 3CaO•Al2O3•1/2CaSO4•1/2CaCl2•11H 2O determined by synchrotron powder diffraction. Cement and Concrete Research 41, 504-509.

Mills, S. J., Christy, A. G., Génin, J.-M. R., Kameda, T., Colombo, F. (2012) Nomenclature of the hydrotalcite supergroup: natural layered double hydroxides. Mineralogical Magazine, 76 (5) 1289-1336 doi:10.1180/minmag.2012.076.5.10

Localities for KuzeliteHide

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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.