Classification of Bamfordite |
| IMA status: | Approved 1996 |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 4/E.03-40
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 4.FK.05
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
K : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); chains of edge-sharing octahedra |
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Type Occurrence of Bamfordite |
| Type Locality: | Bamford Hill W-Mo-Bi deposit, Bamford, Queensland, Australia |
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| General Appearance of Type Material: | Apple green with yellowish tint |
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| Place of Conservation of Type Material: | Museum of Victoria |
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| Geological Setting of type material: | Oxidation zone of greisen |
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Physical Properties of Bamfordite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous, Earthy |
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| Colour: | Apple-green |
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| Streak: | greenish yellow |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 2 - 3 |
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| Cleavage: | Distinct/Good
(100) |
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| Density (measured): | 3.62 g/cm3 |
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Crystallography of Bamfordite |
| Crystal System: | Triclinic |
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Optical Data of Bamfordite |
| Type: | Biaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.910 nβ = 2.030 nγ = 2.110 |
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| 2V: | Measured: 90° , Calculated: 74° |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.200
Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | Very High |
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| Dispersion: | r < v |
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Chemical Properties of Bamfordite |
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| Essential elements: | Fe, H, Mo, O |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Fe, H, Mo, O |
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Other Names for Bamfordite |
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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. |
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References for Bamfordite |
| Reference List: | Birch, William D.; Pring, Allan; McBriar, E. Maude; Gatehouse, Bryan M.; and McCammon, Catherine A. (1998): Bamfordite, Fe3+Mo2O6(OH)3.H2O, a new hydrated iron molybdenum oxyhydroxide from Queensland, Australia: Description and crystal chemistry: Am. Mineral. 83, 172-177. |
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Localities for Bamfordite |
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