Lamprophanite
A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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Colour:
White
Lustre:
Pearly
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
3.07
An ill-defined substance. Analysis indicates a hydrated sulphate of Na, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe''', and Pb.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
11077
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11077:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4fe1db46-2b2d-4b61-be56-b8df47cfb8c0
Physical Properties of Lamprophanite
Pearly
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
White
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
Density:
3.07 g/cm3 (Measured)
Crystallography of Lamprophanite
Morphology:
Occurs as thin, cleavable folia.
Other Information
Notes:
Not totally soluble in acids.
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 Lamprophanite
Reference List:
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Igelström (1866) Svenska Vetenskapsakademien, Stockholm, Handlingar, Öfv.: 23: 93.
Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 580.
Internet Links for Lamprophanite
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Localities for Lamprophanite
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.
Sweden | |
| Igelström (1866) Svenska Vetenskapsakademien, Stockholm, Handlingar, Öfv.: 23: 93; Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 580. |