Abuite

Abuite (IMA symbol: Abu[3]) is a colorless calcium aluminium phosphate mineral with chemical formula CaAl2(PO4)F2. It is chemically similar to galliskiite with the exception that it is hydrated.[2]

Abuite
General
CategoryPhosphate minerals
Formula
(repeating unit)
CaAl2(PO4)2F2
Strunz classification8.B0.
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Crystal classP212121
Identification
ColorColorless
LusterVitreous
StreakWhite
DiaphaneityTransparent
Density3.214 g cm−1 (calculated)
Ultraviolet fluorescenceNone
References[1][2]

References

  1. Enju, Satomi; Uehara, Seiichiro (2017). "Abuite, CaAl2(PO4)2F2, a new mineral from the Hinomaru–Nago mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan". Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences. 112 (3): 109–115. doi:10.2465/jmps.170131.
  2. Abuite Archived 2019-04-06 at the Wayback Machine on mindat.org
  3. Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
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