Millosevichite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Millosevichite
Formula:
Al2(SO4)3
Colour:
Red, violet-blue
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
1½
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named in 1913 by Ugo Panichi in honor of Federico Millosevich (10 January 1875, Venice – 9 November 1942, Rome, Italy), mineralogist, University of Rome.
Compare also sulfalumite. The Al analogue of mikasaite. Structurally related to koryakite.
The hydrated counterparts of millosevichite include UM1976-22-SO:AlFeH, Unnamed (Al Sulphate-Hydrate), 'meta-alunogen', and alunogen.
The hydrated counterparts of millosevichite include UM1976-22-SO:AlFeH, Unnamed (Al Sulphate-Hydrate), 'meta-alunogen', and alunogen.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2713
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2713:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
108dbb00-6fa0-492c-80ac-6ac402218d60
IMA Classification of Millosevichite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1913
Classification of Millosevichite
7.AB.05
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
A : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, without H2O
B : With medium-sized cations
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
A : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, without H2O
B : With medium-sized cations
28.4.5.1
28 : ANHYDROUS ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
4 : Miscellaneous
28 : ANHYDROUS ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
4 : Miscellaneous
25.11.24
25 : Sulphates
11 : Sulphates of Fe and other metals
25 : Sulphates
11 : Sulphates of Fe and other metals
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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Msv | 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 Millosevichite
Vitreous
Colour:
Red, violet-blue
Comment:
The color fades if the mineral absorbs moisture from the air. Panichi (1913) gives purple, fading to light gray. Srebrodol'skii (1974) give cherry-red, fading to clear red to brick-red.
Streak:
Red
Hardness:
1½ on Mohs scale
Optical Data of Millosevichite
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.500 nε = 1.515
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.015
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
Comments:
Optically isotropic with n = 1.573
Chemistry of Millosevichite
Mindat Formula:
Al2(SO4)3
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Millosevichite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
R3
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.055 Å, c = 21.191 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.631
Unit Cell V:
1,190.73 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Morphology:
Granular masses exhibiting small, clear crystals on their surfaces.
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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) |
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0011035 | Millosevichite | Dahmen T, Gruehn R (1993) Beitrage zum thermischen verhalten von sulfaten. IX. Einkristallstrukturverfeinerung der metall(III)-sulfate Cr2(SO4)3 und Al2(SO4)3 Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 204 57-65 | 1993 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.50 Å | (100) |
5.81 Å | (50) |
2.656 Å | (40) |
4.23 Å | (30) |
2.91 Å | (30) |
2.357 Å | (20) |
2.220 Å | (20) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates] | |
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals | <0.36 |
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56) |
Geological Setting:
High temperature fumaroles; burning coal.
Type Occurrence of Millosevichite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Incrustations. Compact to granular composed to countless minute crystals.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Fumarole
Reference:
Panichi, U. (1913) Millosevichite, nuovo minerale del Faraglione di Levante nell'Isola di Vulcano. Accademia Nazionale del Lincei, Classe di Scienze Fische, Matematiche e Naturali, Rendiconti, Roma: 22: 303.
Synonyms of Millosevichite
Other Language Names for Millosevichite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Millosevichite associated with Godovikovite | (NH4)Al(SO4)2 |
4 photos of Millosevichite associated with Voltaite | K2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
1 photo of Millosevichite associated with Pickeringite | MgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
7.AB. | Dravertite | CuMg(SO4)2 |
7.AB. | Dagenaisite | Zn3Te6+O6 |
7.AB. | Andymcdonaldite | Fe2TeO6 |
7.AB.05 | Mikasaite | Fe2(SO4)3 |
7.AB.05 | Koryakite | NaKMg2Al2(SO4)6 |
7.AB.10 | Chalcocyanite | CuSO4 |
7.AB.10 | Zinkosite | ZnSO4 |
7.AB.15 | Hermannjahnite | CuZn(SO4)2 |
7.AB.25 | Ottoite | Pb2TeO5 |
7.AB.55 | Mcalpineite | Cu3(Te6+O6) |
Other Information
Thermal Behaviour:
Slight change at 95C (hygroscopic water), large endothermic change at 850C (decomposition of sulfate)
Notes:
Hygroscopic and easily altered.
Insoluble in water, dissolved by acids.
Insoluble in water, dissolved by acids.
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 Millosevichite
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Localities for Millosevichite
Locality List
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
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- World class for species or very significant.
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(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.
Bulgaria | |
| Elena Shcherbakova (2010) |
Cape Verde | |
| Silva et al. (2019) |
China | |
| Stracher et al. (2005) |
Czech Republic | |
| Zacek et al. (1995) |
| Hyrsl J. +2 other references |
| hořící odval dolu Kateřina v ... +1 other reference |
| Dalibor Matýsek |
France | |
| Bourgoin et al. (2011) |
Germany | |
| Witzke et al. (2015) |
| T. Witzke & F. Rüger: Lapis 1998 (7/8) |
Greece | |
| 62. +1 other reference |
Branko Rieck collection | |
| Voudouris (2011) |
Hungary | |
| Koller G.Own found. |
| ACTA MIN. PETR. Suppl. Tomus XXXVIII. |
Iran | |
| Khorasanipour (2015) |
Italy | |
| PANICHI U. (1913) |
| Panichi (1913) |
| mikon-online.com (n.d.) +1 other reference |
Poland | |
| Parafiniuk et al. (2009) |
| Łukasz Kruszewski (2012) |
| Parafiniuk et al. (2009) |
Russia | |
| www.kscnet.ru (2019) |
Slovakia | |
| Juraj ŽItňan (2011) |
USA | |
| Livingston et al. (2005, December) |
| rruff.geo.arizona.edu (n.d.) |
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