Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography
╳Discussions
💬 Home🔎 Search📅 LatestGroups
EducationOpen discussion area.Fakes & FraudsOpen discussion area.Field CollectingOpen discussion area.FossilsOpen discussion area.Gems and GemologyOpen discussion area.GeneralOpen discussion area.How to ContributeOpen discussion area.Identity HelpOpen discussion area.Improving Mindat.orgOpen discussion area.LocalitiesOpen discussion area.Lost and Stolen SpecimensOpen discussion area.MarketplaceOpen discussion area.MeteoritesOpen discussion area.Mindat ProductsOpen discussion area.Mineral ExchangesOpen discussion area.Mineral PhotographyOpen discussion area.Mineral ShowsOpen discussion area.Mineralogical ClassificationOpen discussion area.Mineralogy CourseOpen discussion area.MineralsOpen discussion area.Minerals and MuseumsOpen discussion area.PhotosOpen discussion area.Techniques for CollectorsOpen discussion area.The Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryOpen discussion area.UV MineralsOpen discussion area.Recent Images in Discussions
PhotosZircophyllite - Água de Pau volcano, San Miguel Island, Azores District, Portugal
12th Apr 2012 01:55 UTCModris Baum 🌟 Expert
It's a POTD but it doesn't show up in the zircophyllite gallery, nor in the locality gallery
12th Apr 2012 03:01 UTCAlfredo Petrov Manager
12th Apr 2012 13:27 UTCPedro Alves Expert
and (Ti+Zr) ?
A Ti rich zircophyllite...
Cheers,
Pedro
12th Apr 2012 14:28 UTCMarco E. Ciriotti Manager
analysis (by Roma University) are current...
Ciao. Marco
12th Apr 2012 20:36 UTCPedro Alves Expert
grazie per le informazzioni.
Saluti,
Pedro
12th Apr 2012 22:16 UTCPavel Kartashov Manager
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hi,
> and (Ti+Zr) ?
> A Ti rich zircophyllite...
Rather it is Zr-bearing astrophyllite.;-)
12th Apr 2012 23:38 UTCPedro Alves Expert
your hypothesis seems to be more correct.
Since, in this particular case, we cannot see the F and the Fe content seems to be higher than the Mn one (not sure about that, and not sure also it this may be important).
Cheers,
Pedro
13th Apr 2012 00:07 UTCPavel Kartashov Manager
what about F content, I am think all is OK with it in this mineral. F contents in such rocks are usually enough high.
13th Apr 2012 00:22 UTCPedro Alves Expert
First the Mn content, wich is probably more conclusive. The Zr is not the 'big problem'.
Right?
24th Apr 2012 12:57 UTCLuigi Chiappino Expert
I really appreciate this stimulating discussion, however, I feel the need to remind to you (as it
has been explained to me) that from qualitative EDS analysis it is not, and I repeat, it is not
possible to estimate accurately the relative abundances of the elements. Consequently,
every assignment must be considerd a mere and often a meaningless, speculation.
On the contrary, the attribution was based also on preliminary x-ray diffraction data, that are
probably a better method of identification than the "eye" of an experienced amateur or even a
professor in mineralogy.
Finally, I may be wrong, but there are many groups of minerals (e.g. H, B, Be,
REE and Li bearing minerals), in which also routinary structural and quantitative chemical
analyses, can not be far from sufficient to properly define a species.
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: April 25, 2024 20:57:52
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: April 25, 2024 20:57:52