Cacoxenite
(repeating unit)Fe3+24Al(PO4)17O6(OH)12·17(H2O) IMA symbol Cac[1] Strunz classification 8.DC.40 Crystal system Hexagonal Crystal class Dipyramidal (6/m)
(same H-M symbol) Space group P63/m Unit cell a = 27.559(1) Å,
c = 10.55 Å; Z = 2 Identification Color Yellow to brownish yellow, reddish orange, golden yellow, deep orange, green; yellow in transmitted light Crystal habit Acicular, radial, stellate Cleavage None Fracture Uneven Mohs scale hardness 3–4 Luster Silky Streak White Diaphaneity semitransparent Specific gravity 2.2–2.6 Optical properties Uniaxial (+) Refractive index nω = 1.575 – 1.585 nε = 1.635 – 1.656 Birefringence δ = 0.060 Pleochroism visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange References [2][3][4]
(same H-M symbol)
c = 10.55 Å; Z = 2
Cacoxenite is an iron aluminium phosphate mineral[5] with formula: Fe3+24Al(PO4)17O6(OH)12·17(H2O).[4] Cacoxenite is associated with iron ores.[6] The name comes from the Greek κăκός for "bad" or "evil" and ξένος for "guest" because the phosphorus content of cacoxenite lessens the quality of iron smelted from ore containing it.[5][7]
It was first described in 1825 for an occurrence in the Hrbek Mine, Bohemia, Czech Republic.[4][6] It occurs as a secondary phase in oxidized magnetite and limonite deposits. It also occurs in novaculites and in iron and phosphorus rich sediments.[4]
References
- ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
- ^ Mineralienatlas
- ^ Cacoxenite Mineral Data
- ^ a b c d Cacoxenite: Cacoxenite mineral information and data
- ^ a b Magdalena, Arya (2019-04-23). "Facts About Cacoxenite: Meanings, Properties, and Benefits". Gemstagram. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ a b "Cacoxenite: Meanings, Properties and Powers". CrystalsandJewelry.com. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ "Cacoxenite". Handbook of Mineralogy. p. 88. PDF File.
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