Classification of Fianelite |
| IMA status: | Approved 1995 |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 7/C.36-10
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 8.FC.05
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES F : Polyphosphates, Polyarsenates, [4]-Polyvanadates C : Polyphosphates, etc., with H2O only |
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Type Occurrence of Fianelite |
| Type Locality: | Fianel Mine, Ausserferrera, Ferrera Valley, Hinterrhein Valley, Grischun (Grisons; Graubünden), Switzerland |
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Physical Properties of Fianelite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 3 |
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Crystallography of Fianelite |
| Crystal System: | Monoclinic |
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Optical Data of Fianelite |
| Type: | Biaxial |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.820 nβ = 1.820 |
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| 2V: | Measured: 5° to 10° |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 1.820
 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: | small |
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Chemical Properties of Fianelite |
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| Essential elements: | H, Mn, O, V |
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| All elements listed in formula: | As, H, Mn, O, V |
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Relationship of Fianelite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for Fianelite |
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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 Fianelite |
| Reference List: | Mineralogical Record: 28: 401-402.
Brugger, J. & Berlepsch, P. (1996): Description and crystal structure of fianelite, Mn2V(V,As)O7.2H2O, a new mineral from Fianel, Val Ferrera, Graubünden, Switzerland. American Mineralogist: 81: 1270-1276. |
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