Classification of Bederite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
|---|
| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 7/C.18-15
|
|---|
| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 8.CF.05
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O F : With large and medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O > 1:1 |
|---|
| mindat.org URL: | http://www.mindat.org/min-6821.html Please feel free to link to this page. |
|---|
Type Occurrence of Bederite |
| Type Locality: | El Peñón pegmatite, El Quemado District, Nevados de Palermo, Salta, Argentina |
|---|
Physical Properties of Bederite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
|---|
| Hardness (Mohs): | 5 |
|---|
Crystallography of Bederite |
| Crystal System: | Orthorhombic |
|---|
Optical Data of Bederite |
| Type: | Biaxial |
|---|
| RI values: | nα = 1.729 nβ = 1.738 nγ = 1.741 |
|---|
| 2V: | Measured: 54° , Calculated: 58° |
|---|
| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.012
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
|---|
| Surface Relief: | High |
|---|
| Dispersion: | r < v strong |
|---|
Chemical Properties of Bederite |
| Formula: | | NaCa | | (Mn | | ,Mg,Fe | | ) | | Mn | | (Fe | | ,Mg | | ,Al) | | [PO | | ] | | · 2H | | O |
|
|---|
| Essential elements: | Ca, Fe, H, Mn, O, P |
|---|
| All elements listed in formula: | Al, Ca, Fe, H, Mg, Mn, Na, O, P |
|---|
Relationship of Bederite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
- + | |
|---|
Other Names for Bederite |
| Synonyms: | |
|---|
| 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 Bederite |
| Reference List: | American Mineralogist: 84: 1674-1679.
|
|---|
Articles/Blogs about Bederite |
Internet Links for Bederite |
| Search Engines: |
Look for Bederite on Google
Look for Bederite images on Google |
|---|
| External Links: | Look for Bederite on WebmineralLook for Bederite on Athena MineralogyLook for Bederite on WikipediaLook for Bederite on Mineralien AtlasRaman and XRD data at RRUFF projectAmerican Mineralogist Crystal Structure DatabaseSearch for Bederite in the Natural History Museum (London) online catalogueBederite details from Handbook of Mineralogy (PDF) |
|---|
| Mineral Dealers: | Find Bederite on www.crystalclassics.co.ukSearch for Bederite at Thames Valley MineralsWendel Minerals - Auktion & ShopTop quality minerals from Kristalle of CaliforniaBuy Minerals and Crystals from Crystalarium.comBuy fine minerals and gemstones from Pala InternationalThe Arkenstone - Fine MineralsFabre Minerals - search for Bederite specimensBuy Fine Minerals from mineralsweb.comLapis Mineral MagazinHigh-end worldwide specimens & outstanding customer serviceBuy from David K Joyce minerals |
|---|
| Jobs: | Mining & Geology Jobs |
|---|
Page Sponsor |
| Sponsorship: | This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page. |
|---|
Localities for Bederite |