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George-ericksenite

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Formula:
Na
 
6
CaMg(IO
 
3
)
 
6
(CrO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 12H
 
2
O
System:MonoclinicLustre:Vitreous
Hardness:3 - 4
Name:Named after George E. Ericksen (1920-1996) of Reston, Virginia who conducted studies of nitrate deposits for the U.S.G.S.
This page provides mineralogical data about George-ericksenite.

Classification of George-ericksenite

IMA status:Approved
Strunz 8th edition ID:6/D.16-70
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
Dana 7th edition ID:23.1.3.1
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Type Occurrence of George-ericksenite

Type Locality:Oficina Chacabuco, Antofagasta Region, Chile

Physical Properties of George-ericksenite

Lustre:Vitreous
Hardness (Mohs):3 - 4

Crystallography of George-ericksenite

Crystal System:Monoclinic

Optical Data of George-ericksenite

Type:Biaxial (+)
RI values: nα = 1.647 nβ = 1.674 nγ = 1.704
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.057

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:High
Dispersion:r < v weak

Chemical Properties of George-ericksenite

Formula:
Na
 
6
CaMg(IO
 
3
)
 
6
(CrO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 12H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Ca, Cr, H, I, Mg, Na, O
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Cr, H, I, Mg, Na, O

Relationship of George-ericksenite to other Species

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
4.KD.05Dietzeite
Ca
 
2
(IO
 
3
)
 
2
(CrO
 
4
) · H
 
2
O

Other Names for George-ericksenite

Synonyms:
IMA1996-049
Other Languages:
German:Georgeericksenit
Russian:Джорджэриксенит
Spanish:Georgeericksenita

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 George-ericksenite

Reference List:

- +
Mineralogical Record: 29: 470.

American Mineralogist: 83: 390-399.

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    • Antofagasta Region
    		Amer.Min.(1998) 83, 390-399 http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/AmMin/TOC/Articles_Free/1998/Cooper_p390-399_98.pdf
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