Kristiansenite
A valid IMA mineral species
This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
About Kristiansenite
Formula:
Ca4Sc2Sn2(Si2O7)2(Si2O6OH)2
Formula according to CNMNC Newsletter 70, establishment of kristansenite group.
Colour:
Colorless, white, or slightly yellowish
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5½ - 6
Specific Gravity:
3.64 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named after Roy Kristiansen (1943, Fredrikstad, Norway - ), amateur mineralogist from Sellebakk, Norway who first observed the new mineral. He has coauthored on seven new mineral descriptions.
Type Locality:
Isostructural with:
The Sc analogue of silesiaite.
A relatively rare calcium-scandium-tin-sorosilicate found as a late hydrotermal stage mineral in granite pegmatites.
A relatively rare calcium-scandium-tin-sorosilicate found as a late hydrotermal stage mineral in granite pegmatites.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
10814
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:10814:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ab5920a3-99e2-4f80-8bcb-e1eb8cbf9981
IMA Classification of Kristiansenite
Classification of Kristiansenite
9.BC.30
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
B : Sorosilicates
C : Si2O7 groups, without non-tetrahedral anions; cations in octahedral [6] and greater coordination
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
B : Sorosilicates
C : Si2O7 groups, without non-tetrahedral anions; cations in octahedral [6] and greater coordination
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
---|---|---|
Kse | 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 Kristiansenite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Colorless, white, or slightly yellowish
Streak:
White
Hardness:
5½ - 6 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
3.64 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Chemistry of Kristiansenite
Mindat Formula:
Ca4Sc2Sn2(Si2O7)2(Si2O6OH)2
Formula according to CNMNC Newsletter 70, establishment of kristansenite group.
Formula according to CNMNC Newsletter 70, establishment of kristansenite group.
Crystallography of Kristiansenite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pedial
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.007(5) Å, b = 8.401(5) Å, c = 13.327(5) Å
α = 90.08°, β = 109.06°, γ = 90.01°
α = 90.08°, β = 109.06°, γ = 90.01°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.191 : 1 : 1.586
Unit Cell V:
1,058.96 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Tapered crystals, to 2 mm, and as aggregates to 2 mm across. Sometimes as colorless grains in spessartine.
Twinning:
Polysynthetic twinning on {010}.
Comment:
space group C1
Crystal Structure
Load
Unit Cell | Unit Cell Packed
2x2x2 | 3x3x3 | 4x4x4
Unit Cell | Unit Cell Packed
2x2x2 | 3x3x3 | 4x4x4
Show
Big Balls | Small Balls | Just Balls | Spacefill
Polyhedra Off | Si Polyhedra | All Polyhedra
Remove metal-metal sticks
Big Balls | Small Balls | Just Balls | Spacefill
Polyhedra Off | Si Polyhedra | All Polyhedra
Remove metal-metal sticks
Display Options
Black Background | White Background
Perspective On | Perspective Off
2D | Stereo | Red-Blue | Red-Cyan
Black Background | White Background
Perspective On | Perspective Off
2D | Stereo | Red-Blue | Red-Cyan
View
CIF File Best | x | y | z | a | b | c
CIF File Best | x | y | z | a | b | c
Rotation
Stop | Start
Stop | Start
Labels
Console Off | On | Grey | Yellow
Console Off | On | Grey | Yellow
Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0011092 | Kristiansenite | Ferraris G, Gula A, Ivaldi G, Nespolo M, Raade G (2001) Crystal structure of kristiansenite: a case of class IIB twinning by metric merohedry Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 216 442-448 | 2001 | amazonite pegmatite, Heftetjern, Tordal, Telemark, Norway | 0 | 293 |
CIF Raw Data - click here to close
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
5.18 Å | (53) |
3.898 Å | (12) |
3.146 Å | (100) |
3.089 Å | (63) |
2.901 Å | (19) |
2.595 Å | (34) |
2.142 Å | (17) |
1.433 Å | (12) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
34 : Complex granite pegmatites |
Type Occurrence of Kristiansenite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Tapered crystals and aggregates.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Geological Museum, University of Oslo, Norway.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Late stage hydrothermal vugs in an amazonite pegmatite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Kristiansenite
Other Language Names for Kristiansenite
Relationship of Kristiansenite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Kozłowskiite | Ca4Fe2+2Sn3(Si2O7)2(Si2O6OH)2 | Tric. 1 |
Silesiaite | Ca4Fe3+2Sn2(Si2O7)2(Si2O6OH)2 | Tric. 1 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Kristiansenite associated with Scandiobabingtonite | Ca2(Fe2+,Mn)ScSi5O14(OH) |
2 photos of Kristiansenite associated with Cascandite | CaScSi3O8(OH) |
2 photos of Kristiansenite associated with Fluorite | CaF2 |
2 photos of Kristiansenite associated with Stilpnomelane | (K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)8(Si,Al)12(O,OH)36 · nH2O |
1 photo of Kristiansenite associated with Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
1 photo of Kristiansenite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
1 photo of Kristiansenite associated with Triclinic Titanite | |
1 photo of Kristiansenite associated with Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
1 photo of Kristiansenite associated with Stilbite-Ca | NaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O |
1 photo of Kristiansenite associated with Allanite-(Ce) | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.BC. | Kozłowskiite | Ca4Fe2+2Sn3(Si2O7)2(Si2O6OH)2 |
9.BC. | Anorthoyttrialite-(Y) | Y4(SiO4)(Si3O10) |
9.BC.05 | Gittinsite | CaZrSi2O7 |
9.BC.05 | Keiviite-(Y) | Y2Si2O7 |
9.BC.05 | Keiviite-(Yb) | Yb2Si2O7 |
9.BC.05 | Thortveitite | Sc2Si2O7 |
9.BC.05 | Yttrialite-(Y) | (Y,Th)2Si2O7 |
9.BC.10 | Keldyshite | (Na,H)2ZrSi2O7 |
9.BC.10 | Khibinskite | K2ZrSi2O7 |
9.BC.10 | Parakeldyshite | Na2ZrSi2O7 |
9.BC.15 | Rankinite | Ca3Si2O7 |
9.BC.20 | Barysilite | Pb8Mn2+[Si2O7]3 |
9.BC.25 | Edgarbaileyite | [Hg2]2+3[Si2O7] |
9.BC.30 | Silesiaite | Ca4Fe3+2Sn2(Si2O7)2(Si2O6OH)2 |
9.BC.35 | Percleveite-(Ce) | Ce2Si2O7 |
9.BC.35 | Percleveite-(La) | La2Si2O7 |
9.BC.40 | Scottyite | BaCu2Si2O7 |
Fluorescence of Kristiansenite
Nonfluorescent
Other Information
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 Kristiansenite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-10814.html
Please feel free to link to this page.
Please feel free to link to this page.
Search Engines:
External Links:
References for Kristiansenite
Reference List:
Ferraris, G., Gula, A., Ivaldi, G., Nespolo, Massimo, Raade, G. (2001) Crystal structure of kristiansenite: a case of class IIB twinning by metric merohedry. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie - Crystalline Materials, 216 (8) doi:10.1524/zkri.216.8.442.20353
Raade, G., Ferraris, G., Gula, A., Ivaldi, G., Bernhard, F. (2002) Kristiansenite, a new calcium-scandium-tin sorosilicate from granite pegmatite in Tørdal, Telemark, Norway. Mineralogy and Petrology, 75 (1) 89-99 doi:10.1007/s007100200017
Mandarino, Joseph A. (2003) New minerals. The Canadian Mineralogist, 41 (3) 803-828 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.41.3.803
Localities for Kristiansenite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Czech Republic | |
| Výravský et al. (2017) |
Finland | |
| Kristiansen (2023) |
Italy | |
| Nagashima et al. (2022) |
| Piccoli et al. (2007) |
| Grill (1935) |
Guastoni A. +1 other reference | |
Norway (TL) | |
| Ferraris et al. (2001) +1 other reference |
Poland | |
| Evans et al. (2018) |
Spain | |
| Prado-Herrero (2009) |
Quick NavTopAbout KristianseniteUnique IdentifiersIMA Classification Classification Mineral SymbolsPhysical Properties Chemistry Crystallography Crystal StructureX-Ray Powder DiffractionGeological EnvironmentType Occurrence SynonymsOther LanguagesRelationshipsCommon AssociatesStrunz-MindatFluorescence Other InformationInternet Links References Localities Locality List
Heftetjern pegmatite, Tørdal, Drangedal, Telemark, Norway