Saamite (of Volkova & Melentiev) from
Lovchorrite Mine, Hackman Valley, Yukspor Mt, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
Locality type: | Mine | |
Classification | ||
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Species: | Fluorapatite var: Saamite (of Volkova & Melentiev) | |
Formula: | (Ca,Sr,REE)5(PO4)3(F,O) | |
Comments: | As it has been shown by microprobe analyses "Saamite" crystals from the locality contains ~1 mas.% of SrO and no of REEs. So this apatite turned out more pure than any apatite from massive apatite ores of Yukspor. | |
Confirmation | ||
Validity: | Erroneously Reported | |
Data | ||
Mineral Data: | Click here to view Saamite (of Volkova & Melentiev) data | |
Locality Data: | Click here to view Lovchorrite Mine, Hackman Valley, Yukspor Mt, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia | |
Data Identifiers | ||
Mindat Occurrence Record ID: | 720985 | |
Long-form Identifier: | 1:3:720985:7 | |
GUID (UUID V4): | 042a738d-44a4-44c8-bba8-0909f449ac9d | |
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