Gunningite
Gunningite | |
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General | |
Category | Sulfate minerals |
Formula (repeating unit) | (Zn,Mn2+)SO4·H2O |
Strunz classification | 7.CB.05 |
Dana classification | 29.6.2.5 |
Crystal system | Monoclinic |
Crystal class |
Prismatic (2/m) H-M symbol: (2/m) |
Space group |
Monoclinic Space group: C2/c |
Identification | |
Color | White to colorless |
Cleavage | Indistinct |
Mohs scale hardness | ~2.5 |
Luster | Vitreous |
Diaphaneity | Translucent |
Specific gravity | 3.195 |
Optical properties | Biaxial (+) |
Refractive index | nα = 1.570 nβ = 1.576 nγ = 1.630 |
References | [1][2][3] |
Gunningite is one of the minerals in the Kieserite group. Its chemical formula is (Zn,Mn2+)SO4·H2O. Its name honours Henry Cecil Gunning (1901–1991) of the Geological Survey of Canada and a Professor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.[2]
Occurrence
Gunningite is rare. It is found in dry areas of the oxidized portions of sphalerite-bearing deposits. It has been noted in mines in Canada (Yukon Territory, British Columbia and New Brunswick), the United States (Nevada and Arizona), Switzerland (Valais), Greece, Attica and Germany (Baden-Württemberg).
See also
References
- ↑ http://rruff.geo.arizona.edu/doclib/hom/gunningite.pdf Handbook of Mineralogy
- 1 2 http://www.mindat.org/min-1778.html Mindat
- ↑ http://www.webmineral.com/data/Gunningite.shtml Webmineral data
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