Classification of Canaphite |
| IMA status: | Approved 1983 |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 7/C.35-10
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 8.FC.10
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES F : Polyphosphates, Polyarsenates, [4]-Polyvanadates C : Polyphosphates, etc., with H2O only |
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| Dana 8th edition ID: | 40.5.11.1
40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES 5 : AXO4·xH2O |
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| Hey's CIM Ref.: | 19.4.6
19 : Phosphates 4 : Phosphates of Ca |
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Type Occurrence of Canaphite |
| Type Locality: | Haledon, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA |
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| Year of Discovery: | 1985 |
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Physical Properties of Canaphite |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Colour: | Colourless |
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| Streak: | White |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 2 |
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Crystallography of Canaphite |
| Crystal System: | Monoclinic |
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Optical Data of Canaphite |
| Type: | Biaxial (-) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.496 nβ = 1.504 nγ = 1.506 |
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| 2V: | Measured: 52° , Calculated: 52° |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.010
 Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | Low |
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| Dispersion: | relatively weak |
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Chemical Properties of Canaphite |
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| Essential elements: | Ca, H, Na, O, P |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Ca, H, Na, O, P |
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Relationship of Canaphite 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 Canaphite |
| Reference List: | American Mineralogist: 73: 168-171.
Mineralogical Record: 16: 467-468.
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Localities for Canaphite |
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