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Rosenhahnite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About RosenhahniteHide

Formula:
HCa3[Si3O9(OH)]
Colour:
White, beige, colourless, yellow-brown
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
4½ - 5
Specific Gravity:
2.89
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named by Adolf Pabst, E.B. Gross, and J.T Alfors in 1967 in honor of Leo Rosenhahn (1903/4 - 1991), amateur mineralogist from San Anselmo, California, USA.
This page provides mineralogical data about Rosenhahnite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3455
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3455:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
3598fdd8-b3b5-486f-95e1-2358546bf192

IMA Classification of RosenhahniteHide

Classification of RosenhahniteHide

9.BJ.10

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
B : Sorosilicates
J : Sorosilicates with Si3O10, Si4O11, etc. anions; cations in octahedral [6] and greater coordination
57.1.4.1

57 : SOROSILICATES Si3O10 Groups and Larger Noncyclic Groups
1 : Insular Si3O10 and Larger Noncyclic Groups with [Si3O10] groups
14.5.9

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
5 : Silicates of Ca

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of RosenhahniteHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
White, beige, colourless, yellow-brown
Streak:
White
Hardness:
4½ - 5 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {100} and {010}.
Density:
2.89(2) g/cm3 (Measured)    2.905 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Berman balance. Calculated value is for the ideal formula.

Optical Data of RosenhahniteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.624 - 1.625 nβ = 1.640 - 1.641 nγ = 1.646 - 1.647
2V:
Measured: 64° (4), Calculated: 64°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.022
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 RosenhahniteHide

Mindat Formula:
HCa3[Si3O9(OH)]
Common Impurities:
B,Al,Fe,Mn,Mg,Sr,Ba,Na,H2O

Crystallography of RosenhahniteHide

Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.955(2) Å, b = 9.484(2) Å, c = 6.812(2) Å
α = 108.64(2)°, β = 94.84(2)°, γ = 95.89(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.733 : 1 : 0.718
Unit Cell V:
420.23 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
The type crystals are tabular to lathlike with {010} by far the most prominent form. Other forms observed include {001}, {100}, {140}, {110}, {210}, {110}, {210}, {032}, {021}, {031}, {101}, {122}.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0000580RosenhahniteWan C, Ghose S, Gibbs G V (1977) Rosenhahnite, Ca3Si3O8(OH)2: crystal structure and the stereochemical configuration of the hydroxylated trisilicate group, [Si3O8(OH)2] American Mineralogist 62 503-51219770293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.20 Å(100)
2.965 Å(90)
3.043 Å(60)
2.775 Å(40)
3.36 Å(30)
2.659 Å(30)
1.886 Å(30)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47)

Type Occurrence of RosenhahniteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Narrow veinlets less than 3 cm thick with small pockets.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
California Division of Mines & Geology, San Francisco, California, USA.
National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian), Washington, D.C., USA 120124, 134562.
The Natural History Museum, London England, 1976,392-393.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Veins in brecciated, fine-grained diopside-garnet metasedimentary rock.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Pabst, A., Gross, E.B., Alfors, J.T. (1967) Rosenhahnite, a new hydrous calcium silicate from Mendocino County, California. American Mineralogist: 52: 336-351.

Synonyms of RosenhahniteHide

Other Language Names for RosenhahniteHide

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.BJ.ArsenmedaiteMn2+6 As5+Si5O18(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BJ.05OrientiteCa8Mn3+10(SiO4)3(Si3O10)3(OH)10 · 4H2O Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.BJ.15TrabzoniteCa4(Si3O9)(OH)2Orth. mm2 : Ama2
9.BJ.20Thalénite-(Y)Y3Si3O10FMon.
9.BJ.25TiragalloiteMn2+4As5+Si3O12(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BJ.30MedaiteMn2+6V5+Si5O18(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BJ.35RuiziteCa2Mn3+2[Si4O11(OH)2](OH)2 · 2H2OMon. 2
9.BJ.35Taniajacoite SrCaMn3+2Si4O11(OH)4 · 2H2OTric. 1
9.BJ.35StrontioruiziteSr2Mn3+2Si4O11(OH)4 · 2H2OMon. 2 : B2
9.BJ.40Ardennite-(As)Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(AsO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.BJ.40Ardennite-(V)Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn
9.BJ.40KannaniteCa4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn
9.BJ.40AlpeiteCa4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn
9.BJ.45KilchoaniteCa6(SiO4)(Si3O10)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.BJ.50KornerupineMg3Al6(Si,Al,B)5O21(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
9.BJ.50Prismatine(◻,Fe,Mg)(Mg,Al,Fe)5Al4Si2(Si,Al)2(B,Si,Al)(O,OH,F)22Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
9.BJ.55ZunyiteAl13Si5O20(OH,F)18ClIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
9.BJ.60HubeiteCa2Mn2+Fe3+Si4O12(OH) · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.BJ.65Cassagnaite(Ca,Mn2+)4(Fe3+,Mn3+,Al)4(V3+,Mg,Al)2(Si3O10)(SiO4)2(OH,O)8Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
9.BJ.70PavlovskyiteCa8(SiO4)2(Si3O10)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn

Fluorescence of RosenhahniteHide

Fluoresces light orangish pink under LW UV.

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Slightly soluble in concentrated 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.

Internet Links for RosenhahniteHide

References for RosenhahniteHide

Localities for RosenhahniteHide

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.
Czech Republic
 
  • Vysočina Region
    • Havlíčkův Brod District
      • Krucemburk
Marek V.: Rosenhahnite from Staré Ransko (East Bohemia)
Japan
 
  • Hiroshima Prefecture
    • Shoubara City
Henmi (1982)
  • Kochi Prefecture
    • Kochi City
      • Engyouji (Engyoji)
Anthony et al. (2016)
      • Rendai
Mineralogical Journal Vol. 13 (1986)
New Zealand
 
  • Waikato Region
    • Waitomo District
      • Piopio
Leach et al. (1977) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Asbest
Zadov +9 other references
USA (TL)
 
  • California
    • Mendocino County
      • Cloverdale area
        • Russian River
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 407 +4 other references
  • North Carolina
    • Durham County
      • Durham
Kenny Gay message 15.09.2005 +2 other references
 
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