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Nitrobarite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About NitrobariteHide

Formula:
Ba(NO3)2
Colour:
Colourless; colourless in transmitted light
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
3.245 - 3.255
Crystal System:
Isometric
Name:
In allusion to the composition, being a NITRate containing BARIum.
Type Locality:
This page provides mineralogical data about Nitrobarite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2918
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2918:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
7ab91e1d-7255-482a-985e-8884bb6915f5

IMA Classification of NitrobariteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)

Classification of NitrobariteHide

5.NA.20

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
N : NITRATES
A : Without OH or H2O
Dana 7th ed.:
18.2.1.1
18.2.1.1

18 : NORMAL NITRATES
2 : A(XO3)2·xH2O, where x can equal zero
13.6

13 : Nitrates

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Pronunciation of NitrobariteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of NitrobariteHide

Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colourless; colourless in transmitted light
Hardness:
Cleavage:
None Observed
Density:
3.245 - 3.255 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.24 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of NitrobariteHide

Type:
Isotropic

Chemistry of NitrobariteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ba(NO3)2

Crystallography of NitrobariteHide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3 (2/m 3) - Diploidal
Space Group:
Pa3
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.11 Å
Unit Cell V:
533.41 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Natural crystals are octahedral.
Twinning:
According to the spinel law, {111}, in both natural and artificial crystals.

Crystal StructureHide

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0009978NitrobariteNowotny H, Heger G (1983) Structure refinement of strontium nitrate, Sr(NO3)2, and barium nitrate, Ba(NO3)2 Acta Crystallographica C39 952-9561983synthetic0293
0010639NitrobariteBirnstock R (1967) Erneute strukturbestimmung von bariumnitrat mit neutronenbeugung Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 124 310-3341967synthetic0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.689 Å(100)
2.447 Å(75)
2.344 Å(45)
4.062 Å(35)
2.870 Å(30)
1.863 Å(20)
3.633 Å(14)
Comments:
Synthetic. The data are from Swanson et al. (1974).

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
25 : Evaporites (prebiotic)
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55)
57 : Other minerals formed by human processes

Type Occurrence of NitrobariteHide

Other Language Names for NitrobariteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Nitrobarite associated with BaryteBaSO4
3 photos of Nitrobarite associated with PhosgenitePb2CO3Cl2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.NA.05NitratineNaNO3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
5.NA.10NiterKNO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmma
5.NA.15Gwihabaite(NH4,K)NO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
5.NA.25ShiloviteCu(NH3)4(NO3)2Orth. mm2 : Pnn2

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Readily soluble in water.
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 NitrobariteHide

References for NitrobariteHide

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Localities for NitrobariteHide

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
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Guttaring
        • Waitschach
Nieding et al. (1990) +2 other references
Canada
 
  • Saskatchewan
Shang (2000)
Chile (TL)
 
Germany
 
  • Lower Saxony
62. +1 other reference
 
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