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IMA2005-012a

Formula:
NaBa
 
3
CaY[(OH)
 
2
|CO
 
3
]
 
3
· 3H
 
2
O
System:Triclinic
A polytype of Mckelveyite-(Y)

Donnayite Group

Proposal withdrawn since the material was shown to be the monoclinic polytype of mackelveyite-(Y), namely mackelveyite-(Y)-2M.

Classification of IMA2005-012a

IMA status:Approved 2005
Strunz 8th edition ID:5/E.0-

5 : Nitrates, Carbonates & Borates
E : Water-bearing carbonates with unfamiliar anions
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Type Occurrence of IMA2005-012a

Type Locality:Fabi Mine (Fabi Quarry), Lanzada, Malenco Valley, Sondrio Province, Lombardy, Italy

Crystallography of IMA2005-012a

Crystal System:Triclinic
Class (H-M):1 - Pedial
Space Group:P1

Chemical Properties of IMA2005-012a

Formula:
NaBa
 
3
CaY[(OH)
 
2
|CO
 
3
]
 
3
· 3H
 
2
O
All elements listed in formula:Ba, C, Ca, H, Na, O, Y

Relationship of IMA2005-012a to other Species

Related Minerals - Strunz Grouping):

- +
5/E.0-Kochsándorite
CaAl
 
2
(CO
 
3
)
 
2
(OH)
 
4
· H
 
2
O

Other Names for IMA2005-012a

Synonyms:
Magistrettiite-(Y)
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Other Information

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    Localities for IMA2005-012a

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Italy
     
    • Lombardy
      • Sondrio Province
        • Malenco Valley
          • Lanzada
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