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Phylloretine

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Formula:
C18H18
Specific Gravity:
1.13
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
This page provides mineralogical data about Phylloretine.


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Classification of PhylloretineHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) ed.:
10.BA.35

10 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
B : Hydrocarbons
A : Hydrocarbons
Dana 8th ed.:
50.3.9.

50 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
3 : Hydrocarbons

Physical Properties of PhylloretineHide

Density:
1.13 g/cm3 (Measured)    1.244 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Chemical Properties of PhylloretineHide

Formula:
C18H18
Elements listed:
C, H - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of PhylloretineHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.26 Å, b = 8.52 Å, c = 23.45 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.735 : 1 : 2.752
Unit Cell V:
1250.71 ų
Z:
4

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz GroupingHide

10.BA.05FichteliteC19H34Mon.
10.BA.10HartiteC20H34Tric. 1 : P1
10.BA.15DiniteC20H36Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
10.BA.20IdrialiteC22H14Orth.
10.BA.25KratochvíliteC13H10Orth.
10.BA.30CarpathiteC24H12Mon. 2/m : P21/b
10.BA.40RavatiteC14H10Mon. 2 : P21
10.BA.45SimonelliteC19H24Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnna
10.BA.50EvenkiteC21H44Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcm

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.

References for PhylloretineHide

Reference List:
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Strunz, H. & C. Tennyson (1970): "Mineralogische Tabellen" 5th Ed.,p496, Leipzig (1970)
Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Rendoconti, Classe de Scienze Fisiche, Matematiche, e Naturali (1953), 652

Internet Links for PhylloretineHide

Localities for PhylloretineHide

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 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 (eg from pseudomorphs.)

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Denmark
 
  • Sjælland Region
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