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Ternesite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Ternesite

Lapanouse-de-Sévérac slag locality, Sévérac-d'Aveyron, Rodez, Aveyron, Occitanie, France
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Ternesite

Caspar quarry, Ettringen, Vordereifel, Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Ternesite

Caspar quarry, Ettringen, Vordereifel, Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Ternesite

Lapanouse-de-Sévérac slag locality, Sévérac-d'Aveyron, Rodez, Aveyron, Occitanie, France
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Ternesite

Caspar quarry, Ettringen, Vordereifel, Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Ternesite

Caspar quarry, Ettringen, Vordereifel, Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Ternesite

Lapanouse-de-Sévérac slag locality, Sévérac-d'Aveyron, Rodez, Aveyron, Occitanie, France
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Ternesite

Caspar quarry, Ettringen, Vordereifel, Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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About TernesiteHide

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Bernd Ternes
Formula:
Ca5(SiO4)2(SO4)
Colour:
Pale blue, brown, light green, colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
4½ - 5
Specific Gravity:
2.94
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
For Bernd Ternes of Mayen, Germany (born 28.8.1955 in Mayen in an old house, constructed with Bellerberg-basalt), who started collecting minerals in 1970. He found the mineral and provided specimens for study. Mr. Ternes is a specialist on the minerals of the Eifel area in Germany.
Isotypic with "silicocarnotite."


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
7330
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7330:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
86a7bda9-77c0-4c77-ab36-d53229bec064

IMA Classification of TernesiteHide

IMA status:
Approved
Approval year:
1995
First published:
1997

Classification of TernesiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
9.AH.20

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
H : Nesosilicates with CO3, SO4, PO4, etc.

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
TnsIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of TernesiteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous
Colour:
Pale blue, brown, light green, colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
4½ - 5 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
None Observed
Density:
2.94 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.97 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of TernesiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.630(1) nβ = 1.637(1) nγ = 1.640(1)
2V:
Measured: 63.5° (5), Calculated: 66°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.010
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v

Chemistry of TernesiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca5(SiO4)2(SO4)
Elements listed:
Ca, O, S, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of TernesiteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnma
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.863 Å, b = 15.387 Å, c = 10.181 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.446 : 1 : 0.662
Unit Cell V:
1,075.12 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:

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0014638TernesiteIrran E, Tillmanns E, Hentschel G (1997) Ternesite, Ca5(SiO4)2SO4, a new mineral from the Ettringer Bellerberg/Eifel, Germany Mineralogy and Petrology 60 121-1321997Ettringer Bellerberg volcano, Eifel, Germany0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.198 Å(42)
2.853 Å(63)
2.830 Å(100)
2.565 Å(55)
1.892 Å(39)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
31 : Thermally altered carbonate, phosphate, and iron formations
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals<0.36
51 : Pyrometamorphic minerals (see also #54 and #56)<0.36
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56)
56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55)

Type Occurrence of TernesiteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Caspar quarry, Ettringen, Vordereifel, Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
General Appearance of Type Material:
Prismatic crystals to 0.2 mm length and 0.05 mm diameter, radially arranged into bright blue aggregates.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Institut fur Mineralogie und Kristallographie, Universitat Wien, Vienna, Austria.
Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Ca-rich xenoliths in Quaternary leucite tephrite lava.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
EllestaditeEllestadite

Synonyms of TernesiteHide

Other Language Names for TernesiteHide

Relationship of Ternesite to other SpeciesHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
7 photos of Ternesite associated with JasmunditeCa11(SiO4)4O2S
3 photos of Ternesite associated with Calcio-olivineCa2SiO4
1 photo of Ternesite associated with AragoniteCaCO3

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.AH.Fluorbritholite-(Nd)Ca2Nd3(SiO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.05Iimoriite-(Y)Y2[SiO4][CO3]Tric. 1 : P1
9.AH.10Tundrite-(Ce)Na2Ce2Ti(SiO4)(CO3)2O2Tric. 1 : P1
9.AH.10Tundrite-(Nd)Na2(Nd,Ce)2Ti(SiO4)(CO3)2O2
9.AH.15SpurriteCa5(SiO4)2(CO3)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.AH.15GaluskiniteCa7(SiO4)3(CO3) Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.AH.20SilicocarnotiteCa5[(SiO4)(PO4)](PO4)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
9.AH.25Britholite-(Ce)(Ce,Ca)5(SiO4)3OHHex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.25Britholite-(Y)(Y,Ca)5(SiO4)3OHHex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.25ChlorellestaditeCa5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5ClHex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.25Fluorbritholite-(Ce)(Ce,Ca)5(SiO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.25FluorellestaditeCa5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5FHex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.25HydroxylellestaditeCa5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5(OH)Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mcm
9.AH.25MattheddleitePb5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5(Cl,OH)Hex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.25Tritomite-(Ce)Ce5(SiO4,BO4)3(OH,O)
9.AH.25Tritomite-(Y)Y5(SiO4,BO4)3(O,OH,F)
9.AH.25Fluorcalciobritholite(Ca,REE)5(SiO4,PO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.25Fluorbritholite-(Y)(Y,Ca)5(SiO4)3FHex. 6/m : P63/m
9.AH.25Britholite-(La)Ca2(La,Ce,Ca)3(SiO4,PO4)3(OH,F)
9.AH.25Calciobritholite(Ca,Y)5(SiO4,PO4)3(OH)
9.AH.35NabimusaiteKCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O2FTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.AH.35DargaiteBaCa12(SiO4)4(SO4)2O3Trig. 3m : R3m
9.AH.40ZadoviteBaCa6[(SiO4)(PO4)](PO4)2FTrig. 3m : R3m
9.AH.40GazeeviteBaCa6(SiO4)2(SO4)2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.AH.40StracheriteBaCa6(SiO4)2[(PO4)(CO3)]2FTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.AH.45FlamiteCa8-x(Na,K)x(SiO4)4-x(PO4)xOrth. mm2
9.AH.50ByzantieviteBa5(Ca,REE,Y)22(Ti,Nb)18(SiO4)4[(PO4),(SiO4)]4(BO3)9O22[(OH),F]43(H2O)1.5Trig. 3 : R3
9.AH.55Greenwoodite(Ba,V3+O)2V3+9(Fe3+,Fe2+)2Si2O22Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
9.AH.60Kihlmanite-(Ce)Ce2TiO2(SiO4)(HCO3)2(H2O)Tric. 1 : P1
9.AH.65TsangpoiteCa5(PO4)2(SiO4)Hex.
9.AH.70Enalite(Th,REE,Al) [(PO4),(SiO4),(OH)]Tet.

Fluorescence of TernesiteHide

In UV light:
Not fluorescent.

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.

Internet Links for TernesiteHide

References for TernesiteHide

Localities for TernesiteHide

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 references and 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 (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Rodez
        • SĂ©vĂ©rac-d'Aveyron
Eytier J.R. & Ch. et al. (2004)
Germany (TL)
 
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Mayen-Koblenz
      • Vordereifel
        • Ettringen
Mineralogy and Petrolology 60 (1997) +2 other references
Sharygin (2012)
in the collection of Christof SchÀfer +1 other reference
Israel
 
  • Southern District (HaDarom District)
Kahlenberg et al. (2019)
    • Tamar Regional Council
      • Hatrurim Basin
Galuskin et al. (2016)
Middle East
 
Vapnik et al. (2014)
Palestine
 
  • West Bank
    • Bethlehem Governorate
Galuskina et al. (2019)
    • Quds Governorate
Galuskina et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Sharygin (2015)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Karpinsk Urban Okrug
Sharygin et al. (2014)
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