Kimrobinsonite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Kimrobinsonite
Formula:
(Ta,Nb)(OH)5-2x(O,CO3)x ; x near 1.2
Colour:
White, lemon
Hardness:
2½
Crystal System:
Isometric
Name:
Honors Kim Robinson (1951– ), Australian geologist of Perth, Australia, who discovered the specimen in which the mineral occurs.
This page provides mineralogical data about Kimrobinsonite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2207
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2207:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
2613a8c8-4300-4f68-9167-781c23a654ee
IMA Classification of Kimrobinsonite
Classification of Kimrobinsonite
4.FG.15
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
G : Hydroxides with OH, without H2O; unclassified
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
G : Hydroxides with OH, without H2O; unclassified
6.4.8.1
6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
4 : Miscellaneous
6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
4 : Miscellaneous
7.12.23
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
12 : Oxides of V, Nb and Ta
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
12 : Oxides of V, Nb and Ta
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 |
---|---|---|
Kim | 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 Kimrobinsonite
Chemistry of Kimrobinsonite
Mindat Formula:
(Ta,Nb)(OH)5-2x(O,CO3)x ; x near 1.2
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Kimrobinsonite
Crystal System:
Isometric
Cell Parameters:
a = 3.812(1) Å
Unit Cell V:
55.39 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
In masses of cryptocrystalline individuals.
Comment:
Point group not determined.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
3.808 Å | (10) |
2.696 Å | (7) |
2.202 Å | (2) |
1.907 Å | (3) |
1.702 Å | (5) |
1.555 Å | (4) |
1.270 Å | (2) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] |
Type Occurrence of Kimrobinsonite
Synonyms of Kimrobinsonite
Other Language Names for Kimrobinsonite
German:Kimrobinsonit
Spanish:Kimrobinsonita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Kimrobinsonite associated with Columbite-(Fe) | Fe2+Nb2O6 |
2 photos of Kimrobinsonite associated with Tantalum | Ta |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
4.FG.05 | Janggunite | Mn5-x(Mn,Fe)1+xO8(OH)6 |
4.FG.10 | Cesàrolite | Pb(Mn4+)3O6(OH)2 |
4.FG.20 | Langhofite | Pb2(OH)[WO4(OH)] |
4.FG.25 | Tashelgite | CaMgFe2+Al9O16(OH) |
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 Kimrobinsonite
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References for Kimrobinsonite
Localities for Kimrobinsonite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia (TL) | |
| Nickel et al. (1985) |
Russia | |
| V.V. Seredin data |
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