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Gramaccioliite-(Y)

A valid IMA mineral species
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About Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

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Carlo Maria Gramaccioli
Formula:
(Pb,Sr)(Y,Mn)Fe3+2(Ti,Fe3+)18O38
Colour:
Black
Lustre:
Greasy, Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
6
Specific Gravity:
4.66 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Honouring Carlo Maria Gramaccioli (1935-2013), mineral collector and Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Milan, Italy. The suffix/modifier follows the Levinson rule for species with essential REE denoting, in this case, predominant yttrium.
A member of the Crichtonite Group.

The yttrium analogue of senaite (providing the same Fe valencies) and the lead analogue of dessauite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
26445
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26445:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
44bc0bfa-6e65-4b27-b4c1-10dc4a4c3659

IMA Classification of Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

Classification of Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

4.CC.40

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
C : Metal: Oxygen = 2: 3,3: 5, and similar
C : With large and medium-sized cations

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
Gmc-YIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

Greasy, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black
Streak:
Black
Hardness:
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
4.66 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

Anisotropism:
Very weak
Bireflectance:
Low
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1R2
470nm19.2%6.7%
546nm17.9%5.9%
589nm17.6%5.7%
650nm17.4%5.8%

Reflectance graph
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 19.2%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Black
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Comments:
R1 in oil · R2 in air ·

Chemistry of Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

Mindat Formula:
(Pb,Sr)(Y,Mn)Fe3+2(Ti,Fe3+)18O38

Crystallography of Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
R3
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.411(3) Å, c = 20.97(3) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.014
Unit Cell V:
1,968.40 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
Morphology:
Six-sided tabular crystals (rhombohedral-pseudohexagonal), often with a strongly corroded appearance.
Comment:
Cell refined from powder data; single-crystal data gave smaller parameters, a = 10.383, c = 20.882 Å (Orlandi et al., 1994). REE-rich material from Samos island has a = 9.1814(5) Å and α = 68.820(4)° (hexagonal setting: a = 10.377, c = 20.872 Å) (Theye et al., 2010).

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0007033Gramaccioliite-(Y)Orlandi P, Pasero M, Rotiroti N, Olmi F, Demartin F, Moelo Y (2004) Gramaccioliite-(Y), a new mineral of the crichtonite group from Stura Valley, Piedmont, Italy European Journal of Mineralogy 16 171-1752004the gneiss of the Hercynian Massif of Argentera at Sambuco, Italy0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.415 Å(48)
3.00 Å(100)
2.89 Å(70)
2.852 Å(50)
2.434 Å(50)
2.26 Å(70)
1.809 Å(60)
1.60 Å(95)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4a: Earth’s earliest continental crust>4.4-3.0
19 : Granitic intrusive rocks
Near-surface Processes
23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks
36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
40 : Regional metamorphism (greenschist, amphibolite, granulite facies)

Type Occurrence of Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Six-sided tabular crystals to 8 mm across.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Natural History Museum, University of Pisa, Italy, number 18299.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Mineralized clefts in a biotite-rich granite gneiss.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Orlandi, P., Pasero, M., Rotiroti, N., Olmi, F., Demartin, F., Moëlo, Y. (2004): Gramaccioliite-(Y), a new mineral of the crichtonite group from Stura Valley, Piedmont, Italy. European Journal of Mineralogy, 16, 171-175.

Synonyms of Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

Other Language Names for Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

Simplified Chinese:铅钇铁钛矿
Traditional Chinese:鉛釔鐵鈦礦

Relationship of Gramaccioliite-(Y) to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
AlmeidaitePbZn2(Mn,Y)(Ti,Fe3+)18O37(OH,O)Trig. 3 : R3
BotuobinskiteSrFe2+Mg2(Cr3+6Ti4+12)[O36(OH)2]Trig. 3 : R3
Cleusonite(Pb,Sr)(U4+,U6+)(Fe2+,Zn)2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38Trig. 3 : R3
CrichtoniteSr(Mn,Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38Trig. 3 : R3
Davidite-(Ce)Ce(Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH,F)38Trig. 3 : R3
Davidite-(La)La(Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH,F)38Trig. 3 : R3
Davidite-(Y)(La,Ce,Na,Ca,Pb)(Y,Fe2+,◻)(Fe2+,Mn2+)2(Ti,Fe3+,Nb,Zr)18O38 (hypothetical)Trig.
Dessauite-(Y)(Sr,Pb)(Y,U)(Ti,Fe3+)20O38Trig. 3 : R3
Haitaite-(La)LaU4+Fe3+2(Ti13Fe2+4Fe3+)O38Trig. 3 : R3
LandauiteNaMnZn2(Ti,Fe)6Ti12O38Trig. 3 : R3
Lindsleyite(Ba,Sr)(Zr,Ca)(Fe,Mg)2(Ti,Cr,Fe)18O38Trig.
Loveringite(Ca,Ce,La)(Zr,Fe)(Mg,Fe)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,Al)18O38Trig. 3 : R3
Mapiquiroite(Sr,Pb)(U,Y)Fe2(Ti,Fe3+,Cr3+)18O38Trig. 3 : R3
Mathiasite(Mg,Cr,Fe,Ca,K)2(Ti,Zr,Cr,Fe)5O12Trig. 3 : R3
Mianningite(◻,Pb,Ce,Na)(U4+,Mn,U6+)Fe3+2 (Ti,Fe3+)18O38Trig. 3 : R3
MirnyiteSrZr4+Mg2(Cr3+6Ti4+12)O38Trig. 3 : R3
PaseroitePbMn2+(Mn2+,Fe3+)2(V5+,Ti,◻)18O38 Trig. 3 : R3
SaranovskiteSrCaFe2+2(Cr4Ti2)Ti12O38Trig. 3 : R3
SenaitePb(Mn,Y,U)(Fe,Zn)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38Trig. 3 : R3
UM1987-03-O:FePbTiU~(U,Pb)(Ti,Fe3+,Fe2+,Mn)21O38Trig. 3 : R3
UM2003-08-O:AlCaFeREEScTiV(Ca,Ce)Sc(Ti,V,Fe,Al)20O38
UM2006-05-O:CaFeKMnNaREESrTiZr(Sr,Na,K,REE)(Ca,Zr,Mn)(Ti,Fe)18Fe2O38
UM2006-06-O:CaFeKMnNaREESrTiZr(Sr,Na,K,REE)(Zr,Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)18Fe2O38
UM2006-07-O:CaFeKMnNaREESrTiZr(Na,Sr,K,REE)(Ca,Zr,Mn)(Ti,Fe)18Fe2O38
UM2006-08-O:CaFeKMnNaREESrTiZr(Na,Sr,K,REE)(Zr,Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)18Fe2O38
UM2006-09-O:CaFeMnREESrTiZr(Ce,Sr,REE)(Ca,Mn,Zr)Fe2(Ti,Fe)18O38
Unnamed (HBU UK-4)NaFe2+Zn2(Ti,Fe3+,Nb)6Ti12O38Trig. 3 : R3

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
10 photos of Gramaccioliite-(Y) associated with QuartzSiO2
6 photos of Gramaccioliite-(Y) associated with RutileTiO2
2 photos of Gramaccioliite-(Y) associated with MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
2 photos of Gramaccioliite-(Y) associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
1 photo of Gramaccioliite-(Y) associated with Xenotime-(Y)Y(PO4)
1 photo of Gramaccioliite-(Y) associated with HematiteFe2O3

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.CC.XuiteCa3Fe3+2[(AlO3(OH)]3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
4.CC.AllendeiteSc4Zr3O12Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.BitikleiteCa3(Sb5+Sn4+)[AlO4]3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
4.CC.Yttriaite-(Y)Y2O3Iso. m3 (2/m 3)
4.CC.ChlorkyuygeniteCa12Al14O32[(H2O)4Cl2]Iso. 4 3m : I4 3d
4.CC.Anzaite-(Ce)Ce3+ 4Fe2+Ti6O18 (OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
4.CC.Heamanite-(Ce)(K0.5Ce0.5)TiO3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
4.CC.Priscillagrewite-(Y)(Ca2Y)Zr2(AlO4)3Iso.
4.CC.SaranovskiteSrCaFe2+2(Cr4Ti2)Ti12O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.BotuobinskiteSrFe2+Mg2(Cr3+6Ti4+12)[O36(OH)2]Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.MirnyiteSrZr4+Mg2(Cr3+6Ti4+12)O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.Haitaite-(La)LaU4+Fe3+2(Ti13Fe2+4Fe3+)O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.ShagamiteKFe11O17Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.05ChrombismiteBi3+16Cr6+O27Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
4.CC.10FreudenbergiteNa2(Ti,Fe)8O16Mon.
4.CC.10FluormayeniteCa12Al14O32F2Iso. 4 3m : I4 3d
4.CC.10FluorkyuygeniteCa12Al14O32[(H2O)4F2]Iso. 4 3m : I4 3d
4.CC.15GrossiteCaAl4O7Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.CC.17GoldschmidtiteKNbO3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
4.CC.20ChlormayeniteCa12Al14O32[◻4Cl2]Iso. 4 3m : I4 3d
4.CC.20Unnamed (HBU UK-4)NaFe2+Zn2(Ti,Fe3+,Nb)6Ti12O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.20PaseroitePbMn2+(Mn2+,Fe3+)2(V5+,Ti,◻)18O38 Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.20Mianningite(◻,Pb,Ce,Na)(U4+,Mn,U6+)Fe3+2 (Ti,Fe3+)18O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.20UM1987-03-O:FePbTiU~(U,Pb)(Ti,Fe3+,Fe2+,Mn)21O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.22KahlenbergiteKAl11O17Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.22GoreriteCaAlFe3+11O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.25YafsoaniteCa3Te6+2(ZnO4)3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
4.CC.25NixoniteNa2Ti6O13Mon. 2/m : B2/m
4.CC.30LatrappiteCa2NbFe3+O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
4.CC.30LueshiteNaNbO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
4.CC.30NatroniobiteNaNbO3Mon.
4.CC.30PerovskiteCaTiO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
4.CC.30BarioperovskiteBaTiO3Orth. mm2 : Amm2
4.CC.30LakargiiteCa(Zr,Sn,Ti)O3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
4.CC.30MegawiteCaSnO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pban
4.CC.32UsturiteCa3(Sb5+Zr)[Fe3+O4]3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
4.CC.32ElbrusiteCa3(U6+0.5Zr1.5)[Fe3+O4]3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
4.CC.32DzhuluiteCa3(Sb5+Sn4+)[Fe3+O4]3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
4.CC.32MonteneveiteCa3Sb5+2(Fe3+2Fe2+)O12Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
4.CC.35Loparite-(Ce)(Na,REE)2Ti2O6Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
4.CC.35MacedonitePbTiO3Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
4.CC.35TausoniteSrTiO3Iso. 4 3m
4.CC.35Isolueshite(Na,La)NbO3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
4.CC.35Panguite(Ti,Al,Sc,Mg,Zr,Ca)1.8O3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
4.CC.37PauloabibiteNaNbO3Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40CrichtoniteSr(Mn,Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40Davidite-(Ce)Ce(Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH,F)38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40Davidite-(La)La(Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH,F)38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40Davidite-(Y)(La,Ce,Na,Ca,Pb)(Y,Fe2+,◻)(Fe2+,Mn2+)2(Ti,Fe3+,Nb,Zr)18O38 (hypothetical)Trig.
4.CC.40LandauiteNaMnZn2(Ti,Fe)6Ti12O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40Lindsleyite(Ba,Sr)(Zr,Ca)(Fe,Mg)2(Ti,Cr,Fe)18O38Trig.
4.CC.40Loveringite(Ca,Ce,La)(Zr,Fe)(Mg,Fe)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,Al)18O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40Mathiasite(Mg,Cr,Fe,Ca,K)2(Ti,Zr,Cr,Fe)5O12Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40SenaitePb(Mn,Y,U)(Fe,Zn)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40UhligiteCa3(Ti,Al,Zr)9O20 ?Iso.
4.CC.40Dessauite-(Y)(Sr,Pb)(Y,U)(Ti,Fe3+)20O38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.40Cleusonite(Pb,Sr)(U4+,U6+)(Fe2+,Zn)2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38Trig. 3 : R3
4.CC.45DiaoyudaoiteNaAl11O17Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45HawthorneiteBaMgTi3Cr4Fe2+2Fe3+2O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45HiboniteCaAl12O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45LindqvistitePb2Mn2+Fe16O27Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45Magnetoplumbite(Pb,Mn)(Fe,Mn)12O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45PlumboferritePb2(Fe3+,Mn2+,Mg)11O19Trig. 3 2 : P3 1 2
4.CC.45YimengiteK(Cr,Ti,Fe,Mg)12O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45HaggertyiteBaFe2+4Fe3+2Ti5MgO19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45NežilovitePbZn2Mn4+2Fe3+8O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45BatiferriteBaTi2Fe3+8Fe2+2O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45ChihuahuaiteFeAl12O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45BarioferriteBaFe3+12O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.45Kangite(Sc,Ti,Al,Zr,Mg,Ca,◻)2O3 Iso. m3 (2/m 3)
4.CC.45Mizraite-(Ce)Ce(Al11Mg)O19Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.CC.50Jeppeite(K,Ba)2(Ti,Fe)6O13Mon. 2/m : B2/m
4.CC.55ZenzénitePb3Fe3+4Mn4+3O15Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mcm
4.CC.60Mengxianminite (of Huang et al.)(Ca,Na)3(Fe,Mn)2Mg2(Sn,Zn)5Al8O29

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
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 Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

Localities for Gramaccioliite-(Y)Hide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Rauris
Kolitsch et al. (2018)
Greece
 
  • North Aegean
    • Samos
      • Eastern Samos
Theye et al. (2010)
Italy (TL)
 
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Sambuco
Piccoli (1981) +4 other references
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
Matteo Chinellato collection
      • Formazza
        • Vallone del Vannino
Cuchet et al. (2014)
      • Varzo
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2016) +1 other reference
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2022)
Mexico
 
  • Yucatán
    • northwest coastline of the Yucatán peninsula
      • Puerto Chicxulub
Wittmann A (2022)
Switzerland
 
  • Bern
Ruef
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
Cuchet et al. (2014)
Cuchet et al. (2014)
    • Östlich Raron
      • Grengiols
        • Chummibort
Cuchet et al. (2014)
Cuchet et al. (2014)
        • Saflisch Valley
Cuchet et al. (2022) +1 other reference
 
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