Nabimusaite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Nabimusaite
Formula:
KCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2F
Colour:
Colorless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
3.119 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
For the Nabi Musa dome.
Isostructural with:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43580
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43580:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
8b2ad50c-c17c-4327-aec3-81c55b523556
IMA Classification of Nabimusaite
Approved
IMA Formula:
KCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2F
First published:
2015
Type description reference:
Galuskin, E. V., Gfeller, F., Armbruster, T., Galuskina, I. O., Vapnik, Y., Murashko, M., Włodyka, R., Dzierżanowski, P. (2015) New minerals with a modular structure derived from hatrurite from the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex. Part I. Nabimusaite, KCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2F, from larnite rocks of Jabel Harmun, Palestinian Autonomy, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine, 79 (5) 1061-1072 doi:10.1180/minmag.2015.079.5.03
Classification of Nabimusaite
9.AH.35
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
H : Nesosilicates with CO3, SO4, PO4, etc.
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
H : Nesosilicates with CO3, SO4, PO4, etc.
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
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Nbm | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Nabimusaite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colorless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
5 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN50=370 - 500 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Comment:
∼5
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Imperfect/Fair
imperfect along (001).
imperfect along (001).
Parting:
Shows pronounced parting {001}.
Density:
3.119 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Could not be measured due to incluclions
Optical Data of Nabimusaite
Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.644(2) nε = 1.640(2)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.004
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:
Moderate
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Nabimusaite
Mindat Formula:
KCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2F
Crystallography of Nabimusaite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3m
Setting:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.1905(4) Å, c = 41.251(3) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 5.737
Unit Cell V:
1847.1 ų
Z:
3
Morphology:
irregular grains to 0.5 mm.
Crystal Structure
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0019773 | Nabimusaite | Fayos J, Glasser F P, Howie R A,Lachowski E, Perez-Mendez M (1985) Structure of dodecacalcium potassium fluoride dioxide tetrasilicate bis(sulphate), KF.2[Ca6(SO4)(SiO4)20]: a fluorine-containing phase encountered in cement clinker production process Acta Crystallographica C41 814-816 | 1985 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.595 Å | (52) |
3.105 Å | (97) |
2.829 Å | (71) |
2.753 Å | (97) |
2.750 Å | (89) |
2.140 Å | (50) |
1.986 Å | (46) |
1.798 Å | (100) |
Comments:
From Type Description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
51 : Pyrometamorphic minerals (see also #54 and #56) | <0.36 |
Type Occurrence of Nabimusaite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Xenomorphic, poikilitic crystals 0.1–0.2 mm in size, filled with inclusions of larnite and ye’elmite. Very rarely nabimusaite grains reach 0.5 mm in size.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Museum of Natural History in Bern, Bern, Switzerland, catalogue number NMBE 41598
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In larnite-ye'elimite nodules of pyrometamorphic rocks.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Galuskin, E.V., Gfeller, F., Armbruster, T., Galuskina, I.O., Vapnik, Y., Murashko, M., Włodyka, R., Dzierżanowski, P. (2015) New minerals with a modular structure derived from hatrurite from the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex. Part I. Nabimusaite, KCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2F, from larnite rocks of Jabel Harmun, Palestinian Autonomy, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine: 79: 1061-1072.
Synonyms of Nabimusaite
Relationship of Nabimusaite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Arctite | Na2Ca4(PO4)3F | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Ariegilatite | BaCa12(SiO4)4(PO4)2F2O | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Dargaite | BaCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O3 | Trig. 3m : R3m |
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
9.AH. | Fluorbritholite-(Nd) | Ca2Nd3(SiO4)3F |
9.AH.05 | Iimoriite-(Y) | Y2[SiO4][CO3] |
9.AH.10 | Tundrite-(Ce) | Na2Ce2Ti(SiO4)(CO3)2O2 |
9.AH.10 | Tundrite-(Nd) | Na2(Nd,Ce)2Ti(SiO4)(CO3)2O2 |
9.AH.15 | Spurrite | Ca5(SiO4)2(CO3) |
9.AH.15 | Galuskinite | Ca7(SiO4)3(CO3) |
9.AH.20 | Ternesite | Ca5(SiO4)2(SO4) |
9.AH.20 | Silicocarnotite | Ca5[(SiO4)(PO4)](PO4) |
9.AH.25 | Britholite-(Ce) | (Ce,Ca)5(SiO4)3OH |
9.AH.25 | Britholite-(Y) | (Y,Ca)5(SiO4)3OH |
9.AH.25 | Chlorellestadite | Ca5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5Cl |
9.AH.25 | Fluorbritholite-(Ce) | (Ce,Ca)5(SiO4)3F |
9.AH.25 | Fluorellestadite | Ca5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5F |
9.AH.25 | Hydroxylellestadite | Ca5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5(OH) |
9.AH.25 | Mattheddleite | Pb5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5(Cl,OH) |
9.AH.25 | Tritomite-(Ce) | Ce5(SiO4,BO4)3(OH,O) |
9.AH.25 | Tritomite-(Y) | Y5(SiO4,BO4)3(O,OH,F) |
9.AH.25 | Fluorcalciobritholite | (Ca,REE)5(SiO4,PO4)3F |
9.AH.25 | Fluorbritholite-(Y) | (Y,Ca)5(SiO4)3F |
9.AH.25 | Britholite-(La) | Ca2(La,Ce,Ca)3(SiO4,PO4)3(OH,F) |
9.AH.25 | Calciobritholite | (Ca,Y)5(SiO4,PO4)3(OH) |
9.AH.35 | Dargaite | BaCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O3 |
9.AH.40 | Zadovite | BaCa6[(SiO4)(PO4)](PO4)2F |
9.AH.40 | Gazeevite | BaCa6(SiO4)2(SO4)2O |
9.AH.40 | Stracherite | BaCa6(SiO4)2[(PO4)(CO3)]2F |
9.AH.45 | Flamite | Ca8-x(Na,K)x(SiO4)4-x(PO4)x |
9.AH.50 | Byzantievite | Ba5(Ca,REE,Y)22(Ti,Nb)18(SiO4)4[(PO4),(SiO4)]4(BO3)9O22[(OH),F]43(H2O)1.5 |
9.AH.55 | Greenwoodite | (Ba,V3+O)2V3+9(Fe3+,Fe2+)2Si2O22 |
9.AH.60 | Kihlmanite-(Ce) | Ce2TiO2(SiO4)(HCO3)2(H2O) |
9.AH.65 | Tsangpoite | Ca5(PO4)2(SiO4) |
9.AH.70 | Enalite | (Th,REE,Al) [(PO4),(SiO4),(OH)] |
Fluorescence of Nabimusaite
Does not show luminescence.
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.
Internet Links for Nabimusaite
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References for Nabimusaite
Reference List:
Galuskin, E. V., Gfeller, F., Armbruster, T., Galuskina, I. O., Vapnik, Y., Murashko, M., Włodyka, R., Dzierżanowski, P. (2015) New minerals with a modular structure derived from hatrurite from the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex. Part I. Nabimusaite, KCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2F, from larnite rocks of Jabel Harmun, Palestinian Autonomy, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine, 79 (5) 1061-1072 doi:10.1180/minmag.2015.079.5.03
Galuskin, E. V., Gfeller, F., Armbruster, T., Galuskina, I. O., Vapnik, Y., Murashko, M., Włodyka, R., Dzierżanowski, P. (2015) New minerals with a modular structure derived from hatrurite from the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex. Part I. Nabimusaite, KCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2F, from larnite rocks of Jabel Harmun, Palestinian Autonomy, Israel. Mineralogical Magazine, 79 (5) 1061-1072 doi:10.1180/minmag.2015.079.5.03
Localities for Nabimusaite
Locality List
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? - 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
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