Classification of Paratooite-(La) |
| IMA status: | Approved 2005 |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 5/B.0-
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 5.AD.20
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
A : Carbonates without additional anions, without H2O
D : With rare-earth elements (REE) |
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Type Occurrence of Paratooite-(La) |
| Type Locality: | Paratoo copper mine, Yunta, Olary Province, South Australia, Australia |
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Physical Properties of Paratooite-(La) |
| Lustre: | Vitreous, Pearly |
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| Diaphaneity (Transparency): | Transparent |
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| Colour: | Pale turquoise-blue to pale blue |
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| Streak: | Pale blue |
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| Cleavage: | None Observed
TEM studies indicate a cleavage parallel to {100} |
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Crystallography of Paratooite-(La) |
| Crystal System: | Orthorhombic |
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| Class (H-M): | 2 2 2 - Disphenoidal |
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Chemical Properties of Paratooite-(La) |
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| Essential elements: | C, Cu, O |
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| All elements listed in formula: | C, Ca, Cu, Na, O, Sr |
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Relationship of Paratooite-(La) to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for Paratooite-(La) |
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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 Paratooite-(La) |
Reference List:
- + | - Pring, A., Wallwork, K., Brugger, J., Kolitsch, U. (2006): "Paratooite-(La), a new lanthanum-dominant rare-earth copper carbonate from Paratoo, South Australia", Mineralogical Magazine 70, 131-138 |
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Localities for Paratooite-(La) |
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