Classification of Piretite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 4/K.11-28
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 4.JJ.15
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates) J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates J : Selenites with additional anions, with H2O |
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Type Occurrence of Piretite |
| Type Locality: | Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine), Shinkolobwe, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre) |
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Physical Properties of Piretite |
| Lustre: | Pearly |
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| Diaphaneity (Transparency): | Transparent, Translucent |
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| Colour: | Lemon-yellow |
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| Streak: | Pale yellow |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 2½ |
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Crystallography of Piretite |
| Crystal System: | Orthorhombic |
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Optical Data of Piretite |
| Type: | Biaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.540 nβ = 1.730 nγ = 1.750 |
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| 2V: | Measured: 33° , Calculated: 32° |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.210
 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: | weak |
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Chemical Properties of Piretite |
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| Essential elements: | Ca, H, O, Se, U |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Ca, H, O, Se, U |
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Relationship of Piretite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for Piretite |
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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 Piretite |
| Reference List: | Mineralogical Record: 28: 404.
Canadian Mineralogist (1996): 34: 1317-1322.
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Localities for Piretite |
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