Phylloretine
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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Formula:
C18H18
structural formula: (CH)3C(C3H7)C2(CH)2C2(CH)3C(CH3)
Specific Gravity:
1.13
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Chemically equal to 7-isopropyl-1-methylphenanthrene (retene).
Biomarker of higher plants (as is simonellite). Used in palaeobotanics, in form of retene/cadalene ratio, to analyze the part of the Pinaceae in the studied material.
Biomarker of higher plants (as is simonellite). Used in palaeobotanics, in form of retene/cadalene ratio, to analyze the part of the Pinaceae in the studied material.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
39425
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:39425:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
623e81aa-da80-4fe4-940b-251f323e7a67
IMA Classification of Phylloretine
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
Classification of Phylloretine
10.BA.35
10 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
B : Hydrocarbons
A : Hydrocarbons
10 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
B : Hydrocarbons
A : Hydrocarbons
50.3.9.
50 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
3 : Hydrocarbons
50 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
3 : Hydrocarbons
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre | 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 Phylloretine
Density:
1.13 g/cm3 (Measured) 1.244 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Chemistry of Phylloretine
Mindat Formula:
C18H18
structural formula: (CH)3C(C3H7)C2(CH)2C2(CH)3C(CH3)
structural formula: (CH)3C(C3H7)C2(CH)2C2(CH)3C(CH3)
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Phylloretine
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.26 Å, b = 8.52 Å, c = 23.45 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.735 : 1 : 2.752
Unit Cell V:
1250.71 ų
Z:
4
Comment:
Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
| 50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals | <0.36 |
| 53 : Other minerals with taphonomic origins | <0.4 |
Synonyms of Phylloretine
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 10.BA. | Freitalite | C14H10 |
| 10.BA.05 | Fichtelite | C19H34 |
| 10.BA.10 | Branchite | C20H34 |
| 10.BA.15 | Dinite | C20H36 |
| 10.BA.20 | Idrialite | C22H14 |
| 10.BA.25 | Kratochvílite | C13H10 |
| 10.BA.30 | Carpathite | C24H12 |
| 10.BA.40 | Ravatite | C14H10 |
| 10.BA.45 | Simonellite | C19H24 |
| 10.BA.50 | Evenkite | C21H44 |
| 10.BA.55 | Wampenite | C18H16 |
| 10.BA.60 | Scharizerite |
Other Information
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 Phylloretine
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References for Phylloretine
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Localities for Phylloretine
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- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
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