Classification of Philolithite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 3/D.10-120
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 5.BF.35
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES) B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O F : With (Cl), SO4, PO4, TeO3 |
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Type Occurrence of Philolithite |
| Type Locality: | Långban, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden |
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Physical Properties of Philolithite |
| Lustre: | Adamantine |
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| Colour: | Green |
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| Streak: | White |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 3 - 4 |
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Crystallography of Philolithite |
| Crystal System: | Tetragonal |
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Optical Data of Philolithite |
| Type: | Biaxial (+) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.920 nβ = 1.940 nγ = 1.950 |
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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: | Very High |
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| Dispersion: | none |
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Chemical Properties of Philolithite |
| Formula: | | Pb | | Mn | | (Mg,Mn | | ) | | (Mn | | ,Mg) | | [O | | |(OH) | | |(CO | | ) | | |SO | | |Cl | | ] |
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| Essential elements: | C, Cl, H, Mg, Mn, O, Pb, S |
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| All elements listed in formula: | C, Cl, H, Mg, Mn, O, Pb, S |
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Relationship of Philolithite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for Philolithite |
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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 Philolithite |
| Reference List: | Mineralogical Record (1998): 29: 201-206.
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Internet Links for Philolithite |
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Localities for Philolithite |
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