Classification of Lulzacite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 7/B.24-65
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 8.BK.25
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
K : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 2:1, 2.5:1 |
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Type Occurrence of Lulzacite |
| Type Locality: | Bois-de-la-Roche quarry, Saint-Aubin-des-Châteaux, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de Loire, France |
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Physical Properties of Lulzacite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Colour: | Greyish-green |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 5½ - 6 |
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Crystallography of Lulzacite |
| Crystal System: | Triclinic |
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| Class (H-M): | 1 - Pinacoidal |
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| Space Group: | P1 |
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| Cell Parameters: | a = 5.457Å, b = 9.131Å, c = 9.769Å
α = 108.47°, β = 91.72°, γ = 97.44° |
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| Ratio: | a:b:c = 0.598 : 1 : 1.07 |
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| Unit Cell Volume: | V 456.5 ų |
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| Z: | 1 |
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| X-Ray Powder Diffraction: | | d-spacing | | Intensity | | 4.47 | | (41) | | 3.591 | | (50) | | 3.218 | | (100) | | 3.132 | | (62) | | 3.016 | | (56) | | 2.878 | | (42) | | 2.812 | | (62) | | 2.653 | | (44) | | 2.634 | | (43) | | | | ( |
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Optical Data of Lulzacite |
| Type: | Biaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.654 nβ = 1.674 nγ = 1.684 |
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| 2V: | Measured: 45° to 65°, Calculated: 68° |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.030
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 distinct |
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Chemical Properties of Lulzacite |
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| Essential elements: | Al, Fe, H, O, P, Sr |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Al, Fe, H, Mg, O, P, Sr |
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Relationship of Lulzacite to other Species |
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Other Names for Lulzacite |
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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 Lulzacite |
Reference List:
- + | Moëlo, Y., Lasnier, B., Palvadeau, P., Leone, P. & Fontan, F. (2000): Lulzacite, Sr2Fe2+(Fe2+,Mg)2Al4(PO4)4(OH)10, a new strontium phosphate (Saint-Aubin-des-Chateaux, Loire-Atlantique, France). Comptes Rendu Académie des Sciences, Sér. IIa, 330: 317-324. (in French)
Leone, P., Palvadeau, P. & Moëlo, Y. (2000): Crystal structure of a new natural strontium, iron and aluminum hydroxyphosphate (lulzacite): Sr2Fe(Fe0.63Mg0.37)2Al4(PO4)4(OH)10. Comptes Rendus de l'Academie des Sciences, Série IIc, 3, 301-308. (in French)
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