Långbanshyttanite
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About Långbanshyttanite
Formula:
Pb2Mn2Mg(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 6H2O
Colour:
Colourless
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
For the old name of the mine, smelter and mining village: Långbanshyttan
This page provides mineralogical data about Långbanshyttanite.
Classification of Långbanshyttanite
Approved
Physical Properties of Långbanshyttanite
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colourless
Optical Data of Långbanshyttanite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.700(5) nβ = 1.741(5) nγ = 1.792(5)
2V:
Measured: ~90° , Calculated: 86°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.092
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
Strong, r < v.
Chemical Properties of Långbanshyttanite
Formula:
Pb2Mn2Mg(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 6H2O
Crystallography of Långbanshyttanite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.0528(10) Å, b = 5.7671(6) Å, c = 14.617(3) Å
α = 85.656(14)°, β = 82.029(17)°, γ = 88.728(13)°
α = 85.656(14)°, β = 82.029(17)°, γ = 88.728(13)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.876 : 1 : 2.535
Unit Cell V:
420.6 ų
Z:
1
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 14.48 Å | (100) |
| 7.21 Å | (43) |
| 4.969 Å | (34) |
| 4.798 Å | (28) |
| 3.571 Å | (54) |
| 2.857 Å | (45) |
| 2.800 Å | (34) |
Type Occurrence of Långbanshyttanite
Synonyms of Långbanshyttanite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Långbanshyttanite associated with Antigorite | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Other Information
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 Långbanshyttanite
Reference List:
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NIKITA V. CHUKANOV, IGOR V. PEKOV, ERIK JONSSON, NATALIA V. ZUBKOVA, YAROSLAV E. FILINCHUK, DMITRIY I. BELAKOVSKIY and DMITRY YU. PUSHCHAROVSKY: Långbanshyttanite, a new low-temperature arsenate mineral with a novel structure from Långban, Sweden. European Journal of Mineralogy (Fast-track article)
Internet Links for Långbanshyttanite
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Localities for Långbanshyttanite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Sweden (TL) | |
| NIKITA V. CHUKANOV, IGOR V. PEKOV, ERIK JONSSON, NATALIA V. ZUBKOVA, YAROSLAV E. FILINCHUK, DMITRIY I. BELAKOVSKIY and DMITRY YU. PUSHCHAROVSKY: Långbanshyttanite, a new low-temperature arsenate mineral with a novel structure from Långban, Sweden. European Journal of Mineralogy (Fast-track article) |
Långban mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden