Classification of Frankdicksonite |
| IMA status: | Approved 1974 |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 3/A.08-20
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 3.AB.25
3 : HALIDES A : Simple halides, without H2O B : M:X = 1:2 |
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| Hey's CIM Ref.: | 8.4.16
8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates 4 : Halides of the alkaline earths and Mg |
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Type Occurrence of Frankdicksonite |
| Type Locality: | Carlin Gold mine, Elko, Lynn District, Eureka Co., Nevada, USA |
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| Year of Discovery: | 1974 |
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Physical Properties of Frankdicksonite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Colour: | Colourless |
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| Streak: | White |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 3 |
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Crystallography of Frankdicksonite |
| Crystal System: | Isometric |
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| Cell Parameters: | a = 6.2Å
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| Unit Cell Volume: | V 238.33 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell) |
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Optical Data of Frankdicksonite |
| Type: | Isotropic |
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Chemical Properties of Frankdicksonite |
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| Essential elements: | Ba, F |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Ba, F |
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Relationship of Frankdicksonite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:
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Other Names for Frankdicksonite |
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Other Information |
| Health Warning: | 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 Frankdicksonite |
| Reference List: | American Mineralogist: 59: 885-888.
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