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Lithiophilite-Triphylite Series

Series Formula:
LiMn
2+
 
[PO
 
4
]
-
LiFe
2+
 
[PO
 
4
]
A series between Lithiophilite and Triphylite

A complete series exists between the members.

The structure of the series members is very similar to that of the silicates of the olivine type.

Near end member lithiophilite alters to purpurite, while near end member triphylite alters to heterosite.

Classification of Lithiophilite-Triphylite Series

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Other Names for Lithiophilite-Triphylite Series

Synonyms:
Triphylite-Lithiophilite Series
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Other Information

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References for Lithiophilite-Triphylite Series

Reference List:Gossner and Strunz (1932) Zeitschrift für Kristallographie, Mineralogie und Petrographie, Leipzig: 83: 415.

Byström (1943) Arkiv för Kemi, Mineralogi och Geologi, Stockholm: 17: 1.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 664.

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    Localities for Lithiophilite-Triphylite Series

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    (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.
    Australia
     
    • New South Wales
      • Argyle Co.
    Data transferred from another file.
    Namibia
     
    • Erongo Region
      • Karibib District
        • Okatjimukuju farm (Friedrichsfelde farm)
    P. Keller and O. von Knorring, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1989, 1, pp. 567-593.
    USA
     
    • Colorado
      • Gunnison Co.
        • Quartz Creek District
          • Ohio City
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
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