Classification of Garyansellite |
| IMA status: | Approved 1981 |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 7/C.08-30
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 8.CC.05
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O C : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O = 1:1.5 |
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| Dana 8th edition ID: | 40.3.2.5
40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES 3 : A3(XO4)2·xH2O |
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| Hey's CIM Ref.: | 19.14.12
19 : Phosphates 14 : Phosphates of Fe and other metals |
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Type Occurrence of Garyansellite |
| Type Locality: | Rapid Creek, Dawson Mining District, Yukon Territory, Canada |
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| Year of Discovery: | 1984 |
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Physical Properties of Garyansellite |
| Hardness (Mohs): | 4 |
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Crystallography of Garyansellite |
| Crystal System: | Orthorhombic |
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| Cell Parameters: | a = 9.45Å, b = 9.89Å, c = 8.19Å
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| Ratio: | a:b:c = 0.956 : 1 : 0.828 |
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| Unit Cell Volume: | V 765.44 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell) |
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Optical Data of Garyansellite |
| Type: | Biaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.733 nβ = 1.757 nγ = 1.761 |
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| 2V: | Measured: 55° , Calculated: 42° |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.028
 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 Garyansellite |
| Formula: | |
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| Essential elements: | H, Mg, O, P |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Fe, H, Mg, O, P |
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Relationship of Garyansellite to other Species |
| Series: | Forms a series with Kryzhanovskite (see here) |
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Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:
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Other Names for Garyansellite |
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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 Garyansellite |
| Reference List: | American Mineralogist: 69: 207-209.
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