Popugaevaite
A valid IMA mineral species
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Formula:
Ca3[B5O6(OH)6]FCl2 · 8H2O
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
The F (or ClF) analogue of brianroulstonite. Unique combination of elements (among the accepted minerals).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
54359
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:54359:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a0a53e43-4d67-43aa-8fd0-0f1c41ba0c4c
Classification of Popugaevaite
Approved, Pending publication
6.EC.
6 : BORATES
E : Pentaborates
C : Phyllo-pentaborates
6 : BORATES
E : Pentaborates
C : Phyllo-pentaborates
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 |
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Pgv | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Chemical Properties of Popugaevaite
Formula:
Ca3[B5O6(OH)6]FCl2 · 8H2O
Crystallography of Popugaevaite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
m - Domatic
Space Group:
Pm
Setting:
Pm
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.705(1) Å, b = 8.102(1) Å, c = 14.812(2) Å
β = 91.367(7)°
β = 91.367(7)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.074 : 1 : 1.828
Unit Cell V:
1,044.36 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
8.12 Å | (100) |
7.13 Å | (12) |
4.058 Å | (27) |
3.577 Å | (15) |
2.936 Å | (10) |
2.834 Å | (16) |
2.283 Å | (10) |
2.104 Å | (9) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Near-surface Processes | |
25 : Evaporites (prebiotic) |
Type Occurrence of Popugaevaite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
mineralogical collections of the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Akademiestraße 6, 09599 Freiberg, Germany, specimen nos. MiSa72396 and MiSa84590
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
6.EC. | Calcioveatchite | SrCaB11O16(OH)5 · 5H2O |
6.EC.05 | Biringuccite | Na2B5O8(OH) · H2O |
6.EC.05 | Nasinite | Na2[B5O8(OH)] · 2H2O |
6.EC.10 | Gowerite | Ca[B5O8(OH)][B(OH)3] · 3H2O |
6.EC.15 | Veatchite | Sr2B11O16(OH)5 · H2O |
6.EC.20 | Volkovskite | KCa4[B5O8OH]4[B(OH)3]2Cl · 4H2O |
6.EC.25 | Tuzlaite | NaCaB5O8(OH)2 · 3H2O |
6.EC.30 | Heidornite | Na2Ca3B5O8(SO4)2Cl(OH)2 |
6.EC.35 | Brianroulstonite | Ca3[B5O6(OH)6](OH)Cl2 · 8H2O |
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 Popugaevaite
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References for Popugaevaite
Reference List:
Localities for Popugaevaite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Russia (TL) | |
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