Classification of Simmonsite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 3/B.03-25
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 3.CB.15
3 : HALIDES C : Complex halides B : Neso-aluminofluorides |
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Type Occurrence of Simmonsite |
| Type Locality: | Zapot pegmatite, Gillis Range, Fitting District, Mineral Co., Nevada, USA |
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Physical Properties of Simmonsite |
| Lustre: | Greasy |
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| Diaphaneity (Transparency): | Transparent, Translucent |
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| Colour: | Cream, pale buff |
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| Streak: | White |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 2½ - 3 |
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Crystallography of Simmonsite |
| Crystal System: | Monoclinic |
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Optical Data of Simmonsite |
| Type: | Biaxial |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.359 nβ = 1.359 nγ = 1.359 |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.000
 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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| Dispersion: | r < v weak |
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Chemical Properties of Simmonsite |
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| Essential elements: | Al, F, Li, Na |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Al, F, Li, Na |
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Relationship of Simmonsite to other Species |
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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 Simmonsite |
| Reference List: | American Mineralogist (1999): 84: 769-772.
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Localities for Simmonsite |
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