Nordenskiöldine
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Nordenskiöldine
Baron (Nils) Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld
Formula:
CaSn4+[BO3]2
Colour:
Colourless, yellow; colourless in transmitted light
Lustre:
Vitreous, Pearly
Hardness:
5½ - 6
Specific Gravity:
4.09 - 4.20
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named by Waldemar Christopher Brögger in 1887 in honor of Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld (November 18, 1832 Helsinki, Finland - August 12, 1901 Dalbyö, Södermanland, Sweden), Swedish mineralogist and explorer.
Isostructural with:
This page provides mineralogical data about Nordenskiöldine.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2926
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2926:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
036b3fb0-ca52-4432-a159-bd66fc3f66cf
IMA Classification of Nordenskiöldine
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
CaSn(BO3)2
First published:
1887
Classification of Nordenskiöldine
6.AA.15
6 : BORATES
A : Monoborates
A : BO3, without additional anions; 1(D).
6 : BORATES
A : Monoborates
A : BO3, without additional anions; 1(D).
24.3.3.1
24 : ANHYDROUS BORATES
3 : AmBn[XO3]p
24 : ANHYDROUS BORATES
3 : AmBn[XO3]p
9.6.3
9 : Borates
6 : Borates of Ti, Sn and Ta
9 : Borates
6 : Borates of Ti, Sn and Ta
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nsk | 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 Nordenskiöldine
Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
Pearly on cleavage {0001}
Colour:
Colourless, yellow; colourless in transmitted light
Streak:
White
Hardness:
5½ - 6 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {0001} perfect; on {1011} indistinct (observed in thin sections).
On {0001} perfect; on {1011} indistinct (observed in thin sections).
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
4.09 - 4.20 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.18 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Nordenskiöldine
Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.774 - 1.778 nε = 1.660 - 1.661
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.114 - 0.117
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Chemistry of Nordenskiöldine
Mindat Formula:
CaSn4+[BO3]2
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Nordenskiöldine
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
R3
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.858(1) Å, c = 16.080(2) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 3.31
Unit Cell V:
328.65 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
Morphology:
Crystals thin to thick tabular {0001}. Also thick, lens-like crystals; subparallel growths.
Epitaxial Relationships of Nordenskiöldine
Epitaxial Minerals:
| Siderite | FeCO3 |
| Cassiterite | SnO2 |
| Calcite | CaCO3 |
Epitaxy Comments:
Calcite and siderite overgrowths on nordenskiöldine, with parallel axes. Cassiterite, with [001] parallel to nordenskiöldine {0001} [1011] or [1120].
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.342 Å | (100) |
| 2.900 Å | (28) |
| 1.810 Å | (13) |
| 3.720 Å | (11) |
| 2.673 Å | (8) |
| 4.061 Å | (7) |
| 2.424 Å | (4) |
Comments:
Jiangsu Province, China.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Near-surface Processes | |
| 23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47) | |
| Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
| 35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks |
Geological Setting:
In marble in an ore pipe (Arandis).
Type Occurrence of Nordenskiöldine
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Alkaline pegmatite
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Other Language Names for Nordenskiöldine
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 7 photos of Nordenskiöldine associated with Löllingite | FeAs2 |
| 2 photos of Nordenskiöldine associated with Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| 1 photo of Nordenskiöldine associated with Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| 1 photo of Nordenskiöldine associated with Danburite | CaB2Si2O8 |
| 1 photo of Nordenskiöldine associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 1 photo of Nordenskiöldine associated with Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
Fluorescence of Nordenskiöldine
Nordenskiöldine from MW Claims fluoresces bright pale yellow in SW and is virtually non-fluorescent in LW.
Other Information
Notes:
Incompletely decomposed by HCl.
Alters to Cassiterite.
Alters to Cassiterite.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Industrial Uses:
None.
Internet Links for Nordenskiöldine
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https://www.mindat.org/min-2926.html
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References for Nordenskiöldine
Localities for Nordenskiöldine
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada | |
| Rocks & Min.: 60 (1) |
| Liverton et al. (eds.) | |
China | |
| Lianshun Feng (1986) +1 other reference |
| Aleksandrov (1998) |
| Chen Sisong et al. (1987) |
| Chen et al. (1992) |
| Mingxiu Wei (1985) +1 other reference | |
| Xu Jinsha et al. (2019) | |
Czech Republic | |
| Houzar et al. (2009) +1 other reference |
Germany | |
| |
Kyrgyzstan | |
| Marshukova et al. (1968) |
Namibia | |
| Palache et al. (1944) +1 other reference |
Norway | |
| Sunde et al. (2013) |
| Brøgger (1887) +1 other reference |
| Åsheim et al. (1980) +1 other reference | |
Russia | |
| Rudnev et al. (1998) |
USA | |
| Aleksandrov (1974b) |
| www.excaliburmineral.com. |
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