Mindat Logo
Home Page Log In Messageboard The Mindat Directory
Register Search Pages Mineral Chatroom The Mindat Store

Atelisite-(Y)

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
Big Photo

Stetind pegmatite, Tysfjord, Nordland, Norway
© OT. Ljøstad




Formula:
Y
 
4
Si
 
3
O
 
8
(OH)
 
8
System:Tetragonal


An unusual hydrous yttrium silicate with a KDP-type structure.
The X-ray powder diffraction pattern is similar to that of xenotime.

Classification of Atelisite-(Y)

IMA status:Approved 2010
mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-42350.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Type Occurrence of Atelisite-(Y)

Type Locality:Stetind pegmatite, Tysfjord, Nordland, Norway
Place of Conservation of Type Material:In the collections of the Mineralogical Museum of the University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, catalogue number NO-004
Year of Discovery:2008

Crystallography of Atelisite-(Y)

Crystal System:Tetragonal
Class (H-M):4 2m - Scalenohedral
Space Group:I4 2d
Cell Parameters:a = 6.947(4)Å, c = 6.133(3)Å
Ratio:a:c = 1 : 0.883
Unit Cell Volume:V 295.98 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction:
d-spacingIntensity
4.581(45)
3.465(100)
2.766(31)
2.596(58)
2.453(20)
2.161(26)
1.841(23)
1.780(52)
Comments:Pattern is similar to that of xenotime.

Chemical Properties of Atelisite-(Y)

Formula:
Y
 
4
Si
 
3
O
 
8
(OH)
 
8
Essential elements:H, O, Si, Y
All elements listed in formula:H, O, Si, Y

Other Names for Atelisite-(Y)

Synonyms:
IMA 2010-065
Other Languages:

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.

References for Atelisite-(Y)

Reference List:

- +
Malcherek, T., Mihailova, B., Schlüter, J. and Husdal, T.A. (2011): Atelisite-(Y), IMA 2010-065. CNMNC Newsletter No. 9, August 2011, page 2536; Mineralogical Magazine. 75, 2535-2540

Malcherek, T., Mihailová, B., Schlüter, J., Husdal, T. (2012): Atelisite-(Y), a new rare earth defect silicate of the KDP structure type. European Journal of Mineralogy, 24, 1053-1060.

Internet Links for Atelisite-(Y)

Search Engines:
  • Look for Atelisite-(Y) on Google
  • Look for Atelisite-(Y) images on Google
    • External Links:
  • Look for Atelisite-(Y) on Webmineral
  • Look for Atelisite-(Y) on Athena Mineralogy
  • Look for Atelisite-(Y) on Mineralien Atlas
  • Raman and XRD data at RRUFF project
  • American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database
    • Mineral Dealers:
  • Buy fine minerals and gemstones from Pala International
  • Rare and Unusual minerals at Mineralogical Research Company
  • Buy from David K Joyce minerals
  • Search for Atelisite-(Y) on Well-Arranged Molecules
  • webminerals
  • Search for - Atelisite-(Y) - on e-Rocks Mineral Sales & Auctions
  • Top quality minerals from Kristalle of California
  • The Arkenstone - Fine Minerals
  • DAKOTA MATRIX offers Cabinet and Rare Species from Worldwide Localities.
  • Mineral Classics - Worldwide Collector Quality Minerals and Gems
  • Fabre Minerals - search for Atelisite-(Y) specimens
  • Fine and rare minerals from mintreasure.com
    • Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs

    • Localities for Atelisite-(Y)

    The 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.
    Hide Locality List
    (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.
    Norway
     
    • Nordland
      • Tysfjord
    		Malcherek, T., Mihailova, B., Schlüter, J. and Husdal, T.A. (2011): Atelisite-(Y), IMA 2010-065. CNMNC Newsletter No. 9, August 2011, page 2536; Mineralogical Magazine. 75, 2535-2540; Malcherek, T., Mihailová, B., Schlüter, J., Husdal, T. (2012): Atelisite-(Y), a new rare earth defect silicate of the KDP structure type. European Journal of Mineralogy, 24, 1053-1060.
    Mineral and/or Locality
    Search Google
     
    Copyright © Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau 1993-2013. Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them. Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Mindat does not offer minerals for sale. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register.
    Current server date and time: 12th May 2013 20:57:38
    Mineral and Locality Search
    Mineral:
    and/or Locality:
    Options
    Fade toolbar when not in focusFix toolbar to bottom of page
    Hide Social Media Links
    Slideshow frame delay seconds