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Thomsenolite
Ivigtut, Greenland
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| Classification |
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Type Locality
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| Origin Location |
Ivigtut, Greenland |
| Description |
Rare yellow and white thumbnail specimen from type locality in Ivigtut, Greenland.
Not to be confused with the relatively common zeolite Thomsonite, this Halide mineral is an alteration Cryolite which was originally discovered in 1868 by the Danish chemist Hans Peter Jorgen Julius Thomsen. Fmr. Eric Cannon Collection. Includes old stock original collection card. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Pearly |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Hydrous Sodium Calcium Aluminum Flouride |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
Includes Old Card |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Thomsenolite: NaCaAlF6·H2O
sodium calcium aluminum hexafluorine hydrogen oxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
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Quartz var. Mango / Halloysite Sulphur (Native) Brazilianite Brazilianite Calcite Anatase |
Elements in this Specimen:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
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This Mineral Formula Similar Mineral Formula
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Al F H O
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Al P O H F
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Mg Al F O H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Al As O F H
Na Ca Al F H O Ca Al S O H F
Na Ca Al F H O Ca Al S O F H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Si Al O H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Al P O H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Al Si O H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca C O F H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Si Al O H
Na Ca Al F H O Ca Al F H O
Na Ca Al F H O Na Al P O F H
Na Ca Al F H O Ca Al P O F H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Si Al O H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Si O F H
Na Ca Al F H O Ca Al Si O F H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Al Si O H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Si Al O H
Na Ca Al F H O Na Ca Al Si O H
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