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Erlianite

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Erlianite, etc.

Harhada Mine, Wenduermiao Fe deposit, Erenhot City, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, China
06006680014946281013767.jpg
Erlianite, etc.

Harhada Mine, Wenduermiao Fe deposit, Erenhot City, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, China
06006680014946281013767.jpg
Erlianite, etc.

Harhada Mine, Wenduermiao Fe deposit, Erenhot City, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, China
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About ErlianiteHide

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)4(Fe,V)2Si6O15(OH,O)8
Hardness:
3½
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
This page provides mineralogical data about Erlianite.


Classification of ErlianiteHide

IMA status:
Approved
Strunz 8th ed.:
8/H.16-10
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) ed.:
9.HC.05

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
H : Unclassified silicates
C : With Mn, Fe
Dana 8th ed.:
78.5.5.1

78 : Unclassified Silicates
5 :
Hey's CIM Ref.:
14.14.6

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
14 : Silicates of V and Bi

Physical Properties of ErlianiteHide

Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale

Optical Data of ErlianiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.667 nβ = 1.674 nγ = 1.679
2V:
Measured: 56° to 59°, Calculated: 80°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.012
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
r > v or r < v

Chemical Properties of ErlianiteHide

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)4(Fe,V)2Si6O15(OH,O)8
IMA Formula:
Fe2+4Fe3+2Si6O15(OH)8
Elements listed:
Fe, H, O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
Ti,Al,Mn,Ca,K,Na,P

Crystallography of ErlianiteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Cell Parameters:
a = 23.2 Å, b = 9.2 Å, c = 13.18 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.522 : 1 : 1.433
Unit Cell V:
2,813.14 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Type Occurrence of ErlianiteHide

Synonyms of ErlianiteHide

Other Language Names for ErlianiteHide

German:Erlianit
Simplified Chinese:二连石
Spanish:Erlianita
Traditional Chinese:二連石

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Erlianite associated with QuartzSiO2

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz GroupingHide

9.HC.10BostwickiteCaMn6Si3O16 · 7H2OOrth.

Related Minerals - Hey's Chemical Index of Minerals GroupingHide

14.14.1CavansiteCa(VO)Si4O10 · 4H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
14.14.2PentagoniteCa(VO)Si4O10 · 4H2OOrth. mm2
14.14.3GoldmaniteCa3V3+2(SiO4)3Iso.
14.14.4HaradaiteSrVSi2O7Orth.
14.14.5SaneroiteNaMn2+5[Si5O14(OH)](VO3)(OH)Tric.
14.14.7EulytineBi4(SiO4)3Iso. 4 3m : I4 3d
14.14.8BismutoferriteFe3+2Bi(SiO4)2(OH)Mon. m : Bm

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 ErlianiteHide

Reference List:
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Feng Xiancan, Yang Ruiying, Song Guisen, Li Chenggui, and Lu Guojun (1986): Erlianite, a new vanadium- and iron-bearing silicate mineral. Acta Mineralogica Sinica 6(4), 333-337. - American Mineralogist (1987), 72, 1023-1024 (abstract).
Feng, X., Yang, R. (1986): Erlianite, a new vanadium- and iron-bearing silicate mineral. Mineralogical Magazine 50, 285-289.

Internet Links for ErlianiteHide

Localities for ErlianiteHide

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.
China (TL)
 
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • Erenhot City (Erlianhaote Co.)
        • Wenduermiao Fe deposit
Feng Xiancan, Yang Ruiying, Song Guisen, Li Chenggui, and Lu Guojun (1986): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 6(4), 333-337; Feng, X., Yang, R. (1986): Erlianite, a new vanadium- and iron-bearing silicate mineral. Mineralogical Magazine 50, 285-289.
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