Classification of Ferripedrizite |
| IMA status: | Discredited 2002 |
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Physical Properties of Ferripedrizite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Colour: | Black |
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| Streak: | Grey |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 6 |
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| Cleavage: | Perfect Perfect |
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Crystallography of Ferripedrizite |
| Crystal System: | Monoclinic |
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Optical Data of Ferripedrizite |
| Type: | Biaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.695 nβ = 1.700 nγ = 1.702 |
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| 2V: | Measured: 55° , Calculated: 64° |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.007
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | High |
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| Dispersion: | r > v |
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Chemical Properties of Ferripedrizite |
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| Essential elements: | Fe, H, Li, Mg, Na, O, Si |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Fe, H, Li, Mg, Na, O, Si |
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Other Names for Ferripedrizite |
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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 Ferripedrizite |
Reference List:
- + | American Mineralogist: 87: 976-982.
Hawthorne, Frank C., and Roberta Oberti (2006): On the classification of amphiboles: Canadian Mineralogist:
44(1): 1-21.
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