Classification of Phosphoellenbergerite |
| IMA status: | Approved 1994 |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 7/B.04-25
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 8.BB.55
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O B : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 about 1:1 |
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Type Occurrence of Phosphoellenbergerite |
| Type Locality: | Dora Maira Massif, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy |
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Physical Properties of Phosphoellenbergerite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Colour: | Azure blue |
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| Streak: | White |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 6½ |
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Crystallography of Phosphoellenbergerite |
| Crystal System: | Hexagonal |
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Optical Data of Phosphoellenbergerite |
| Type: | Uniaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nω = 1.606 - 1.609 nε = 1.588 - 1.589 |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.018 - 0.020
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | Moderate |
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Chemical Properties of Phosphoellenbergerite |
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| Essential elements: | H, Mg, O, P |
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| All elements listed in formula: | C, H, Mg, O, P |
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Relationship of Phosphoellenbergerite to other Species |
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Other Names for Phosphoellenbergerite |
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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 Phosphoellenbergerite |
| Reference List: | Raade, G., Rømming, C. and Medenbach, O. (1998): Carbonate-substituted phosphoellenbergerite from Modum, Norway: description and crystal structure. Mineralogy and Petrology, 62, 89-101.
Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 86: 106-118.
Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 92: 316-321.
Mineralogy and Petrology (1998): 131: 54-70.
Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 140: 422-440.
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Localities for Phosphoellenbergerite |