Anorthominasragrite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Anorthominasragrite
Formula:
(V4+O)(SO4) · 5H2O
Colour:
Bluish green
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
1
Specific Gravity:
2.12 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named for being the triclinic (anortho is Greek for "not right angle") polymorph of minasragrite.
Polymorph of:
This page provides mineralogical data about Anorthominasragrite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
25587
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:25587:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
d351620f-f194-46f5-af2c-6db4b47cb366
IMA Classification of Anorthominasragrite
Approved
IMA Formula:
V4+O(SO4) · 5H2O
Approval year:
2001
First published:
2003
Type description reference:
Cooper, M. A., Hawthorne, F. C., Grice, J. D., Haynes, P. (2003) Anorthominasragrite, V4+O(SO4)(H2O)5, a new mineral species from the Temple Mountain, Emery County, Utah, U.S.A.: description, crystal structure and hydrogen bonding. The Canadian Mineralogist, 41 (4) 959-979 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.41.4.959
Classification of Anorthominasragrite
7.DB.20
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations; insular octahedra and finite units
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations; insular octahedra and finite units
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 |
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Amrg | 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 Anorthominasragrite
Vitreous
Colour:
Bluish green
Streak:
Pale blue
Hardness:
1 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
None Observed
Density:
2.12 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Anorthominasragrite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.548(2) nβ = 1.555(2) nγ = 1.574(2)
2V:
Measured: 86° (1)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.026
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Optical Extinction:
X ∧ c ≈ 18° (in β obtuse), Y ≈ a, Z ∧ b ≈ 19° (in γ obtuse).
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Anorthominasragrite
Mindat Formula:
(V4+O)(SO4) · 5H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Anorthominasragrite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.548 Å, b = 7.805 Å, c = 7.821 Å
α = 79.03°, β = 71.94°, γ = 65.31°
α = 79.03°, β = 71.94°, γ = 65.31°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.967 : 1 : 1.002
Unit Cell V:
397.02 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Crystal Structure
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0005878 | Anorthominasragrite | Cooper M A, Hawthorne F C, Grice J D, Haynes P (2003) Anorthominasragrite, VO(SO4)(H2O)5, a new mineral species from Temple Mountain, Emery County, Utah, U.S.A.: Description, crystal structure and hydrogen bonding The Canadian Mineralogist 41 959-979 | 2003 | Temple Mountain, Emery County, Utah, USA | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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6.617 Å | (100) |
7.053 Å | (80) |
4.116 Å | (80) |
3.712 Å | (80) |
3.206 Å | (70) |
2.934 Å | (50) |
5.314 Å | (30) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] | |
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
53 : Other minerals with taphonomic origins | <0.4 |
Type Occurrence of Anorthominasragrite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Microcrystalline crusts and efflorescences.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Canada, catalogue number CMNMC 83924.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In cracks of coal-clad silicified wood, embedded in a Triassic conglomerate.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Cooper, M.A., Hawthorne, F.C., Grice, J.D., Haynes, P. (2003) Anorthominasragrite, V4+O (SO4) (H2O)5, a new mineral species from Temple Mountain, Emery County, Utah, U.S.A.: description, crystal structure and hydrogen bonding. The Canadian Mineralogist: 41: 959-979.
Other Language Names for Anorthominasragrite
Relationship of Anorthominasragrite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Minasragrite | (V4+O)(SO4) · 5H2O | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
Orthominasragrite | (V4+O)(SO4) · 5H2O | Orth. mm2 : Pmn21 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Anorthominasragrite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
5 photos of Anorthominasragrite associated with Asphaltite | |
4 photos of Anorthominasragrite associated with Orthominasragrite | (V4+O)(SO4) · 5H2O |
4 photos of Anorthominasragrite associated with Rozenite | FeSO4 · 4H2O |
4 photos of Anorthominasragrite associated with Sandstone | |
2 photos of Anorthominasragrite associated with Bobjonesite | (V4+O)(SO4) · 3H2O |
1 photo of Anorthominasragrite associated with Szomolnokite | FeSO4 · H2O |
1 photo of Anorthominasragrite associated with Sulphur | S8 |
1 photo of Anorthominasragrite associated with Stanleyite | (V4+O)(SO4) · 6H2O |
1 photo of Anorthominasragrite associated with Petrified Wood |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
7.DB.05 | Aubertite | CuAl(SO4)2Cl · 14H2O |
7.DB.05 | Magnesioaubertite | (Mg,Cu)Al(SO4)2Cl · 14H2O |
7.DB.05 | Svyazhinite | (Mg,Mn2+,Ca)(Al,Fe3+)(SO4)2F · 14H2O |
7.DB.10 | Khademite | Al(SO4)F · 5H2O |
7.DB.10 | Rostite | Al(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
7.DB.15 | Jurbanite | Al(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
7.DB.20 | Minasragrite | (V4+O)(SO4) · 5H2O |
7.DB.20 | Orthominasragrite | (V4+O)(SO4) · 5H2O |
7.DB.25 | Bobjonesite | (V4+O)(SO4) · 3H2O |
7.DB.27 | Karpovite | Tl2VO(SO4)2(H2O) |
7.DB.30 | Amarantite | Fe3+2(SO4)2O · 7H2O |
7.DB.30 | Hohmannite | Fe3+2(SO4)2O · 8H2O |
7.DB.30 | Metahohmannite | Fe3+2(SO4)2O · 4H2O |
7.DB.35 | Aluminocopiapite | Al2/3Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
7.DB.35 | Calciocopiapite | CaFe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
7.DB.35 | Copiapite | Fe2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
7.DB.35 | Cuprocopiapite | Cu2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
7.DB.35 | Ferricopiapite | Fe3+0.67Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
7.DB.35 | Magnesiocopiapite | MgFe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
7.DB.35 | Zincocopiapite | ZnFe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 18H2O |
Fluorescence of Anorthominasragrite
none
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 Anorthominasragrite
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References for Anorthominasragrite
Reference List:
Cooper, M. A., Hawthorne, F. C., Grice, J. D., Haynes, P. (2003) Anorthominasragrite, V4+O(SO4)(H2O)5, a new mineral species from the Temple Mountain, Emery County, Utah, U.S.A.: description, crystal structure and hydrogen bonding. The Canadian Mineralogist, 41 (4) 959-979 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.41.4.959
Localities for Anorthominasragrite
Locality List
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? - 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.
USA (TL) | |
| Cooper et al. (2003) +1 other reference |
Collected by and in the collection of ... | |
| Patrick Haynes |
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North Mesa 5 Adit, North Mesa Mine, North Mesa Mine Group, Temple Mountain Mining District, Emery County, Utah, USA