Simonellite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Simonellite
Formula:
C19H24
structural formula: (CH2)3C(CH3)2C2(CH)2C2(CH)3C(C3H7)
Colour:
White
Specific Gravity:
1.08
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named after Vittorio Simonelli (May 1860 - February 9, 1929), italian geologist, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, who discovered the mineral.
Type Locality:
Chemical name: 1,1-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-7-isopropylphenanthrene.
Conifer tree biomarker.
Conifer tree biomarker.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3666
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3666:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a66f9b7a-327c-4d11-8f97-0c51462b7d1c
IMA Classification of Simonellite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Classification of Simonellite
10.BA.45
10 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
B : Hydrocarbons
A : Hydrocarbons
10 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
B : Hydrocarbons
A : Hydrocarbons
50.3.3.1
50 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
3 : Hydrocarbons
50 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
3 : Hydrocarbons
32.3
32 : Hydrocarbons, Resins and other Organic Compounds
32 : Hydrocarbons, Resins and other Organic Compounds
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 |
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Sne | 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 Simonellite
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
White
Density:
1.08 g/cm3 (Measured) 1.10 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Simonellite
Type:
Biaxial
Chemistry of Simonellite
Mindat Formula:
C19H24
structural formula: (CH2)3C(CH3)2C2(CH)2C2(CH)3C(C3H7)
structural formula: (CH2)3C(CH3)2C2(CH)2C2(CH)3C(C3H7)
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Simonellite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnna
Setting:
Pnna
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.231(3) Å, b = 9.134(3) Å, c = 36.01(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.011 : 1 : 3.942
Unit Cell V:
3,036.22 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Crusts.
Comment:
From recrystallized material
Crystal Structure
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0012054 | Simonellite | Foresti E, Riva di Sanseverino L (1969) The X-ray crystal and molecular structure of an organic mineral: simonellite, C19H24 Atti della Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei 47 41-54 | 1969 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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- Å | () |
Comments:
No published X-ray powder diffraction data.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals | <0.36 |
Type Occurrence of Simonellite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
No designated type material.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Lignite
Other Language Names for Simonellite
German:Simonellit
Spanish:Simonellita
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
10.BA. | Freitalite | C14H10 |
10.BA.05 | Fichtelite | C19H34 |
10.BA.10 | Branchite | C20H34 |
10.BA.15 | Dinite | C20H36 |
10.BA.20 | Idrialite | C22H14 |
10.BA.25 | Kratochvílite | C13H10 |
10.BA.30 | Carpathite | C24H12 |
10.BA.35 | Phylloretine | C18H18 |
10.BA.40 | Ravatite | C14H10 |
10.BA.50 | Evenkite | C21H44 |
10.BA.55 | Wampenite | C18H16 |
10.BA.60 | Scharizerite |
Other Information
Notes:
The mineral is soluble in benzene or ethyl acetate, but only slightly in alcohol.
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 Simonellite
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Localities for Simonellite
Locality List
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- 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.
Italy (TL) | |
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Fognano, Montepulciano, Siena Province, Tuscany, Italy