Prismatine (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
About PrismatineHide
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Formula:
(◻,Fe,Mg)(Mg,Al,Fe)5Al4Si2(Si,Al)2(B,Si,Al)(O,OH,F)22
Colour:
Gray-green, gold brown, purplish gray, gray
Specific Gravity:
3.341 - 3.345
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
For the prismatic form of the crystals.
Kornerupine-Prismatine Series.
Prismatine was reintroduced as a valid species name by Grew et al. (1996) when the boron content was able to be differentiated from the boron content in kornerupine.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7252:2
46655a22-7b00-44d7-95d1-900d723bd3bd
IMA Classification of PrismatineHide
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Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA status notes:
Redefined by the IMA
IMA Formula:
(Mg,Al,Fe)6Al4(Si,Al)4(B,Si,Al)(O,OH,F)22
Approval history:
Redefined 1995 s.p.: Grew et al. (1996).
Type description reference:
Classification of PrismatineHide
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9.BJ.50
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.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Prm | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Prm | Whitney & Evans (2010) | Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371 |
| Prm | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download |
Physical Properties of PrismatineHide
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Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Gray-green, gold brown, purplish gray, gray
Density:
3.341 - 3.345 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of PrismatineHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.669 - 1.671 _n_β = 1.681 - 1.830 _n_γ = 1.682 - 1.684
δ = 0.013
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Comments:
colourless to greenish, reddish, yellow, and yellow-brown
Comments:
sections of greater than standard thickness
Chemistry of PrismatineHide
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Mindat Formula:
(◻,Fe,Mg)(Mg,Al,Fe)5Al4Si2(Si,Al)2(B,Si,Al)(O,OH,F)22
Crystallography of PrismatineHide
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Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.949(2) Å, b = 13.669(2) Å, c = 6.692(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.167 : 1 : 0.49
Unit Cell V:
1,458.90 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Prismatine 5 105M Bahnhof
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of PrismatineHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Unterminated prismatic crystals up to about 5-6 cm in length, distributed randomly or radially grouped.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
'Mineralogische Schausammlung', Technische Universitat Berlin.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Granulite-facies with oligoclase, sillimanite, garnet, and/or tourmaline.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Sauer, A. (1886) Über eine eigentümliche Granulitart als Muttergestein zweier neuer Mineralspecies). Zeitschrift der Deutschen Geologischen Gesellschaft 38, 704-705.
Other Language Names for PrismatineHide
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Relationship of Prismatine to other SpeciesHide
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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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| 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 | Kannanite | Ca4Al4(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.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 |
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.
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References for PrismatineHide
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Localities for PrismatineHide
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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.
| Antarctica | |
|---|---|
| Eastern Antarctica Princess Elizabeth Land Ingrid Christensen Coast Prydz Bay ⓘ Larsemann Hills | Can Min 41 (2) +2 other references |
| Stornes Peninsula ⓘ Johnston Firth | Grew et al. (2006) |
| Canada | |
| Québec Outaouais La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau RCM Lac-Sainte-Marie (Lac Ste Marie) ⓘ Hincks Bridge (Kazabazua kornerupine occurrence) | personal comm. Dr. E. Grew - L. Horvath +1 other reference |
| Germany (TL) | |
| Saxony Mittelsachsen Waldheim ⓘ Granulite outcrop (TL) | Sauer (1886) +3 other references |
| Slovakia | |
| Košice Region Rožňava District Dobšiná ⓘ Dobšiná mining district | Pauliš P. |
| Sweden | |
| Gävleborg County Nordanstig Hassela ⓘ Stakholmen quarry |
Jonsson (1996) +2 other references |
| Tajikistan | |
| Gorno-Badakhshan Pyandzh River Valley Kukh-i-Lal (Kukhilal; Kuhi-lal) ⓘ Prismatine occurrence | Grew et al. (1998) |
| USA | |
| New Jersey Morris County Jefferson Township Tierneys Corner ⓘ Mase Mountain | Canadian Mineralogist: 33 (6) +2 other references |
| New York Lewis County Lyonsdale ⓘ Moose River occurrence |
Darling +1 other reference |
| Zimbabwe | |
| Mashonaland West Karoi District ⓘ Magondi belt | Grew et al. (1997) |