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Lavoisierite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About LavoisieriteHide

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Antoine Lavoisier
Formula:
Mn2+8[Al10(Mn3+Mg)][Si11P]O44(OH)12
the full (crystal chemical) formula is: Mn2+8[Al10(Mn3+Mg)](SiO4)4(Si2O7)2(PO4)(Si3O10)(OH)12.
Colour:
Yellow-orange
Lustre:
Vitreous
Specific Gravity:
3.576 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in 2012 by P. Orlandi, C. Biagioni, M. Pasero and M. Mellini in honor of Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (26 August 1743 – 8 May 1794), a French chemist and biologist. He is considered the 'father of modern chemistry'.
Related to sursassite and closely related to ardennite (= ardennite-(As) or ardennite-(V)). Also related to pumpellyite.

Complex multianion silicate-phosphate.

Lavoisierite represents a structural link between sursassite and ardennite.



Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
42756
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:42756:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
7aa1132f-385b-45ef-b36a-d9d30d4be7cb

IMA Classification of LavoisieriteHide

Approved
IMA Formula:
Mn2+8[Al10(Mn3+Mg)][Si11P]O44(OH)12
Approval year:
2012
First published:
2013

Classification of LavoisieriteHide

9.B0.05

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
B : Sorosilicates
0 :

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of LavoisieriteHide

Vitreous
Colour:
Yellow-orange
Streak:
White
Hardness Data:
Could not be measured
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Density:
3.576 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Chemistry of LavoisieriteHide

Mindat Formula:
Mn2+8[Al10(Mn3+Mg)][Si11P]O44(OH)12

the full (crystal chemical) formula is: Mn2+8[Al10(Mn3+Mg)](SiO4)4(Si2O7)2(PO4)(Si3O10)(OH)12.

Crystallography of LavoisieriteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.689(1) Å, b = 5.7755(3) Å, c = 36.950(2) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.504 : 1 : 6.398
Unit Cell V:
1854.3 ų
Z:
2
Comment:
space group: Pnmm

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0019788LavoisieriteOrlandi P, Biagioni C, Pasero M, Mellini M (2013) Lavoisierite, Mn2+8[Al10(Mn3+Mg)][Si11P]O44(OH)12, a new mineral from Piedmont, Italy: the link between "ardennite" and sursassite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 40 239-2492013Piedmontese Nappe from Punta Gensane, Viu Valley, Western Alps, Italy0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.62 Å(m)
4.23 Å(m)
3.167 Å(m)
2.931 Å(vs)
2.765 Å(s)
2.598 Å(s)
2.448 Å(ms)
2.318 Å(m)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits

Type Occurrence of LavoisieriteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Acicular and prismatic-tabular crystals, elongated on [010] and flattened on {001}, up to a few millimeters in length.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Museo di Storia Naturale e del Territorio, Università di Pisa, Calci (Pisa), Italy, catalogue number 19637, and the Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali, Torino, Italy, catalogue number M/U16359
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In piemontite-bearing micaschists. The crystallization of lavoisierite is related to the Alpine tectono-metamorphic events involving (Mn, Al)-rich metasediments.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Synonyms of LavoisieriteHide

Relationship of Lavoisierite to other SpeciesHide

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Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Lavoisierite associated with Piemontite(CaCa)(AlAlMn3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)

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.

Internet Links for LavoisieriteHide

References for LavoisieriteHide

Localities for LavoisieriteHide

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.
Italy
 
  • Piedmont
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Lanzo Valleys
        • Mezzenile
Deidda et al. (2022)
      • Usseglio
Deidda et al. (2022)
      • Viù
        • Col San Giovanni
Williams et al. (2012)
North Macedonia
 
  • Prilep Municipality
Altherr et al. (2017)
 
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