Classification of Lisetite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 8/J.01-10
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 9.FA.55
9 : SILICATES (Germanates) F : Tektosilicates without zeolitic H2O A : Tektosilicates without additional non-tetrahedral anions |
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| Dana 8th edition ID: | 76.1.6.3
76 : TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework 1 : Al-Si Framework with Al-Si frameworks |
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| Hey's CIM Ref.: | 16.10.2
16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals 10 : Aluminosilicates of Ca and alkalis |
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Type Occurrence of Lisetite |
| Type Locality: | Liset, Selje, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway |
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| Year of Discovery: | 1986 |
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Crystallography of Lisetite |
| Crystal System: | Orthorhombic |
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| Cell Parameters: | a = 8.26Å, b = 17.08Å, c = 9.65Å
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| Ratio: | a:b:c = 0.484 : 1 : 0.565 |
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| Unit Cell Volume: | V 1,361.43 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell) |
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Optical Data of Lisetite |
| Type: | Biaxial |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.560 nγ = 1.570 |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.010
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | Moderate |
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| Dispersion: | none |
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Chemical Properties of Lisetite |
| Formula: | |
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| Essential elements: | Al, Ca, Na, O, Si |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Al, Ca, Na, O, Si |
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| Common Impurities: | Ti,Fe,Mn,Ni,Mg,K |
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Relationship of Lisetite to other Species |
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Other Names for Lisetite |
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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 Lisetite |
| Reference List: | American Mineralogist (1986): 71: 1378-1383.
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Internet Links for Lisetite |
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