Classification of George-ericksenite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 6/D.16-70
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 4.KD.10
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
K : Iodates: Trigonal [IO3] pyramids (mostly).
D : Iodates with additional anions, with H2O |
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| Dana 7th edition ID: | 23.1.3.1 |
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Type Occurrence of George-ericksenite |
| Type Locality: | Oficina Chacabuco, Antofagasta Region, Chile |
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Physical Properties of George-ericksenite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 3 - 4 |
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Crystallography of George-ericksenite |
| Crystal System: | Monoclinic |
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Optical Data of George-ericksenite |
| Type: | Biaxial (+) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.647 nβ = 1.674 nγ = 1.704 |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.057
Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | High |
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| Dispersion: | r < v weak |
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Chemical Properties of George-ericksenite |
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| Essential elements: | Ca, Cr, H, I, Mg, Na, O |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Ca, Cr, H, I, Mg, Na, O |
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Relationship of George-ericksenite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for George-ericksenite |
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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 George-ericksenite |
| Reference List: | Mineralogical Record: 29: 470.
American Mineralogist: 83: 390-399.
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