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Name: Meurigite-Na RRUFF ID: R130084 Ideal Chemistry: [Na(H2O)2.5][Fe3+8(PO4)6(OH)7(H2O)4] Locality: Silver Coin mine, Valmy, Iron Point district, Humboldt County, Nevada, USA Source: Anthony R. Kampf Owner: Anthony R. Kampf Description: Radial sprays of cream-colored, flattened fibers. Data from Kampf et al (2009) Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Phosphofibrite (3) ] |
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RRUFF ID: | R130084.9 | ||||||
Sample Description: | Single crystal, powder profile is calculated | ||||||
Cell Refinement Output: |
a: 28.835(2)Å b: 5.1848(4)Å c: 19.484(1)Å alpha: 90° beta: 106.983(6)° gamma: 90° Volume: 2785.8(2)Å3 Crystal System: monoclinic |
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REFERENCES for Meurigite-Na | |
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Kampf A R, Adams P M, Kolitsch U, Steele I M (2009) Meurigite-Na, a new species, and the relationship between phosphofibrite and meurigite, American Mineralogist, 94, 720-727 [view file] |
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