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Galileiite

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Galileiite, etc.

Augustinovka meteorite, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
Galileiite, etc.

Augustinovka meteorite, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
Galileiite, etc.

Augustinovka meteorite, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
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About GalileiiteHide

Galileo Galilei
Formula:
{Fe2+}{Na8}{Fe2+4Na4}{Fe2+43}(PO4)36
Colour:
Pale amber
Lustre:
Waxy
Hardness:
4
Specific Gravity:
4.07Space gr (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Fillowite Group
Name:
Named by E.J. Olsen and I.M. Steele in honor of Galileo Galilei (15 February 1564, Pisa, Duchy of Florence, Italy - 8 January 1642, Arcetri, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italy). An astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher, and mathematician. He played a major role in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. The mineral honors his astronomical work.
This page provides mineralogical data about Galileiite.


Classification of GalileiiteHide

IMA status:
Approved
Approval Year:
1996
First Published:
1997
Strunz 8th ed.:
7/A.08-03
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) ed.:
8.AC.50

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
A : Phosphates, etc. without additional anions, without H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
Dana 7th ed.:
38.2.9.4

Physical Properties of GalileiiteHide

Lustre:
Waxy
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Pale amber
Hardness:
4 on Mohs scale
Comment:
Less than 4
Tenacity:
Sectile
Cleavage:
None Observed
Parting:
None
Density:
4.07Space gr g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of GalileiiteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.720() nε = 1.750(5)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.030
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High

Chemical Properties of GalileiiteHide

Formula:
{Fe2+}{Na8}{Fe2+4Na4}{Fe2+43}(PO4)36
IMA Formula:
NaFe2+4(PO4)3
Idealised Formula:
NaFe4(PO4)6
Elements listed:
Fe, Na, O, P - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of GalileiiteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
R3
Cell Parameters:
a = 14.98 Å, c = 41.66 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.781
Unit Cell V:
8,096.06 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
36
Morphology:
Anhedral grains to 30 microns
Comment:
Space group by analogy to chladniite

Type Occurrence of GalileiiteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Grant meteorite, Zuni Mountains District, Zuni Mts, Cibola Co., New Mexico, USA
General Appearance of Type Material:
<30 micron grains
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Smithsonian
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Class IIIAB and IIIB Meteorites
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
SarcopsideChromiteSchreibersite

Synonyms of GalileiiteHide

Other Language Names for GalileiiteHide

German:Galileiit
Spanish:Galileiita

Relationship of Galileiite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Fillowite Group
Other Members of this group:
Chladniite{Ca}{Na8}{Ca4Na4}{(Mg,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36Trig. 3 : R3
Fillowite{Mn2+}{Na8}{Ca4Na4}{(Mn2+,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36Trig. 3 : R3
JohnsomervilleiteNa10Ca6Mg18Fe25(PO4)36Trig.
Stornesite-(Y){(Y, Ca)}{Na6◻2}{(Ca,Na)8}{(Mg,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36Trig. 3 : R3
XenophylliteNa4Fe2+7(PO4)6Tric. 1 : P1

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Sarcopside1 photo of Galileiite associated with Sarcopside on mindat.org.
Troilite1 photo of Galileiite associated with Troilite on mindat.org.

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz GroupingHide

8.AC.WopmayiteCa6Na3□Mn(PO4)3(PO3OH)4 Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.EdtolliteK2NaCu5Fe3+O2(AsO4)4Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.AlumoedtolliteK2NaCu5AlO2(AsO4)4Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.05HowardevansiteNaCuFe2(VO4)3Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.10Alluaudite(Na,Ca)Mn2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2(PO4)3Mon.
8.AC.10Arseniopleite(Ca,Na)NaMn2+(Mn2+,Mg,Fe2+)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : P2/b
8.AC.10Caryinite(Na,Pb)(Ca,Na)CaMn2+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.10Ferroalluaudite(Na,Ca)Fe2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3
8.AC.10HagendorfiteNaCaMn2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10JohilleriteNa(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10Maghagendorfite(□,Na,)(Na,Ca,Fe2+)Mn(Mg,Fe2+,Fe3+)3(PO4)3Mon.
8.AC.10NickenichiteNa0.8Ca0.4Cu0.4(Mg,Fe)3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10VaruliteNaCaMn2+Mn2+2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10FerrohagendorfiteNaCaFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon.
8.AC.10BradaczekiteNaCu4(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10YazganiteNaFe3+2(Mg,Mn2+)(AsO4)3 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10GroatiteNaCaMn2(PO4)(HPO4)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.15BobfergusoniteNa2Mn5FeAl(PO4)6Mon. 2/m : P2/b
8.AC.15Ferrowyllieite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Fe,Mn)(Fe,Fe,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15QingheiiteNaMn3+Mg(Al,Fe3+)(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15Rosemaryite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Mn,Fe2+)(Fe3+,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15Wyllieite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Mn,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.15Ferrorosemaryite◻NaFe2+Fe3+Al(PO4)3Mon.
8.AC.15Qingheiite-(Fe2+)Na2Fe2+MgAl(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.AC.18ManitobaiteNa16Mn2+ 25Al8(PO4)30Mon. m : Pb
8.AC.20MarićiteNaFe2+(PO4)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmna
8.AC.25Berzeliite(NaCa2)Mg2(AsO4)3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25ManganberzeliiteNaCa2Mn2+2(AsO4)3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25Palenzonaite(NaCa2)Mn2+2(VO4)3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25SchäferiteCa2NaMg2(VO4)3Iso.
8.AC.30BrianiteNa2CaMg(PO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.35Vitusite-(Ce)Na3(Ce,La,Nd)(PO4)2Orth. mm2 : Pca21
8.AC.40Olgite(Sr,Ba)(Na,Sr,REE)2Na(PO4)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
8.AC.40Bario-olgite(Ba,Sr)(Na,Sr,REE)2Na(PO4)2 · Trig. 3 : P3
8.AC.45StrontiowhitlockiteSr9Mg(PO4)6(HPO4)Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.45WhitlockiteCa9Mg(PO4)6(HPO4)Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.45MerrilliteCa9NaMg(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3m
8.AC.45TuiteCa3(PO4)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.AC.45FerromerrilliteCa9NaFe2+(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.50Chladniite{Ca}{Na8}{Ca4Na4}{(Mg,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50Fillowite{Mn2+}{Na8}{Ca4Na4}{(Mn2+,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50JohnsomervilleiteNa10Ca6Mg18Fe25(PO4)36Trig.
8.AC.50Stornesite-(Y){(Y, Ca)}{Na6◻2}{(Ca,Na)8}{(Mg,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50XenophylliteNa4Fe2+7(PO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.55HarrisoniteCa(Fe2+,Mg)6(PO4)2(SiO4)2Trig.
8.AC.60KosnariteKZr2(PO4)3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
8.AC.65Panethite(Na,Ca)2(Mg,Fe2+)2(PO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.70StanfielditeCa4Mg5(PO4)6Mon.
8.AC.75RonneburgiteK2MnV4O12Mon. 2/m
8.AC.80Tillmannsite(Ag3Hg)(VO4,AsO4)Tet. 4 : I4
8.AC.85FilatoviteK(Al,Zn)2(As,Si)2O8Mon. 2/m

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 GalileiiteHide

Reference List:
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Meteoritics and Planetary Science: 32: A155-A156.

Internet Links for GalileiiteHide

Localities for GalileiiteHide

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.
Argentina
 
  • Chubut Province
    • Tehuelches department
      • Nueva Lubecka
Meteoritics Planetary Sci.(1997) 32, A155-A156
China
 
  • Guangdong
    • Shaoguan
      • Wengyuan Co.
Xie, X., Chen, M., Zhai, S., & Wang, F. (2014). Eutectic metal+ troilite+ Fe‐Mn‐Na phosphate+ Al‐free chromite assemblage in shock‐produced chondritic melt of the Yanzhuang chondrite. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 49(12), 2290-2304.
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Chelyabinsk coal basin
      • Kopeisk
Victor Victorovich Sharygin (2016) Phosphate inclusions in cohenite from “black blocks” of the 45 mine burned dump, Kopeisk, Chelyabinsk Coal Basin
Na- V. V. Sharygin, N. S. Karmanov and N. M. Podgornykh (2016) Fe-Phosphate Globules in Impact Metal-Troilite Associations of Chelyabinsk Meteorite. 79th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society (2016)
USA (TL)
 
  • New Mexico
    • Cibola Co.
      • Zuni Mts
        • Zuni Mountains District
Meteoritics Planetary Sci.(1997) 32, A155-A156
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