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Olekminskite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About OlekminskiteHide

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Olekminsk, Russia
Formula:
Sr(Sr,Ca,Ba)(CO3)2
Colour:
white
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
3.650 - 3.682
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named for the city of Olekminsk, the administration center of the Murunskij alkaline complex.
Isostructural with:

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2971
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2971:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
34a2ede1-0a97-40ef-adc1-a392d657f84a

IMA Classification of OlekminskiteHide

Classification of OlekminskiteHide

5.AB.40

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
A : Carbonates without additional anions, without H2O
B : Alkali-earth (and other M2+) carbonates
14.2.2.3

14 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES
2 : AB(XO3)2

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
OkmIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of OlekminskiteHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
white
Hardness:
Tenacity:
Brittle
Density:
3.650 - 3.682 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.66(1) g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of OlekminskiteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.670(2) nε = 1.527(2)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.143
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate

Chemistry of OlekminskiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Sr(Sr,Ca,Ba)(CO3)2
Common Impurities:
TR,La,Ce

Crystallography of OlekminskiteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 2 - Trapezohedral
Space Group:
P3 2 1
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.66(2) Å, c = 6.08(2) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.702
Unit Cell V:
394.88 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
Comment:
Hexagonal symnrletry and space group P321 were assumed by analogy with paralstonite.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.50 Å(100)
2.49 Å(90)
2.03 Å(90)
1.928 Å(60)
1.837 Å(60)
1.581 Å(60 broad)
1.443 Å(60 broad)
1.305 Å(70 broad)
1.277 Å(40 broad)
1.252 Å(40 broad)
1.178 Å(50 broad)
Comments:
Kedrovyi alkaline massif, Russia. The data are from the type description.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks
36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks
Geological Setting:
Daughter products in fluid inclusions in carbonatites.

Type Occurrence of OlekminskiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Needle-like crystals, 0.005-0.010 mm thick, occurring in spherulitic aggregates 0.10-0.15 mm in radius.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia, number 2071/1.
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, number p461/1.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In barytocalcite-quartz veins that cut intrusive breccias accompanying an alkaline massif.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Konyev, A.A., Vorobyev, E.I., Piskunova, L.F., Ushchalovskaya, Z.F., and Tokhonova, G.A. (1991) Olekminskite Sr(Sr,Ca,B)(CO3)2, a new mineral and the new isomorphous series olekminskite-paralstonite. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 120(3): 89-96.

Synonyms of OlekminskiteHide

Other Language Names for OlekminskiteHide

Relationship of Olekminskite to other SpeciesHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Olekminskite associated with BarytocalciteBaCa(CO3)2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.AB.ŠkáchaiteCaCo(CO3)2Trig. 3 : R3
5.AB.05CalciteCaCO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.AB.05GaspéiteNiCO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.AB.05MagnesiteMgCO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.AB.05OtaviteCdCO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.AB.05RhodochrositeMnCO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.AB.05SideriteFeCO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.AB.05SmithsoniteZnCO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.AB.05SpherocobaltiteCoCO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.AB.05 vaParakutnohorite
5.AB.10AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2Trig. 3 : R3
5.AB.10DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2Trig. 3 : R3
5.AB.10KutnohoriteCaMn2+(CO3)2Trig. 3 : R3
5.AB.10MinrecorditeCaZn(CO3)2Trig. 3 : R3
5.AB.15AragoniteCaCO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
5.AB.15CerussitePbCO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
5.AB.15StrontianiteSrCO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
5.AB.15WitheriteBaCO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
5.AB.20VateriteCaCO3Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
5.AB.25HuntiteCaMg3(CO3)4Trig. 3 2 : R3 2
5.AB.30NorsethiteBaMg(CO3)2Trig. 3 2 : R3 2
5.AB.35AlstoniteBaCa(CO3)2Tric.
5.AB.40ParalstoniteBaCa(CO3)2Trig. 3 2 : P3 2 1
5.AB.45BarytocalciteBaCa(CO3)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
5.AB.50Carbocernaite(Ca,Na)(Sr,Ce,Ba)(CO3)2Orth. mm2
5.AB.55BenstoniteBa6Ca6Mg(CO3)13Trig. 3 : R3
5.AB.60JuangodoyiteNa2Cu(CO3)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b

Other InformationHide

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 OlekminskiteHide

References for OlekminskiteHide

Localities for OlekminskiteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - 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.
Bolivia
 
  • Cochabamba
    • Ayopaya Province
Laszlo Horvath
Brazil
 
  • Goiás
    • Catalão
Gomide (2015)
  • Minas Gerais
    • Araxá
      • Barreiro
Gomide (2015)
    • Serra do Salitre
Gomide (2015)
    • Tapira
Gomide (2015)
Canada
 
  • Québec
    • Nord-du-Québec
Edahbi et al. (2022, October)
Greenland
 
  • Qeqqata
    • Isortoq Fjord (Søndre Isortoq)
      • Sarfartoq region
HUTCHINSON et al. (2008)
Russia
 
  • Aldan Shield
    • Chara and Tokko Rivers Confluence
[Lapis 1993:4 p.13-20]
Konyev et al. (1991) +2 other references
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Boguchansky District
      • Chadobets alkaline complex
Sharygin +10 other references
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Kolsky District
Sorokhtina et al. (2008)
    • Kovdor Massif
Mikhailova et al. (2016)
    • Northern Karelia
Belovitskaya et al. (2004)
  • Sakha
    • Mirninsky District
      • Daldyn
Sharygin et al. (2008)
  • Tuva
Sharygin (2016) +1 other reference
South Africa
 
  • Gauteng
    • City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Wilson
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Moses Kotane Local Municipality
Mitchell et al. (2004)
 
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