Veatchite-A
A structural variant of Veatchite
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About Veatchite-A
Formula:
Sr2B11O16(OH)5 · H2O
Colour:
Colourless to white
Lustre:
Pearly
Hardness:
2
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named as a triclinic (anorthic) veatchite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4165
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4165:8
Similar Names
| Veatchite-p | A synonym of 'Veatchite-1M' | Sr2B11O16(OH)5 · H2O |
Classification of Veatchite-A
6.EC.15
6 : BORATES
E : Pentaborates
C : Phyllo-pentaborates
6 : BORATES
E : Pentaborates
C : Phyllo-pentaborates
26.5.10.1
26 : HYDRATED BORATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : Pentaborates
26 : HYDRATED BORATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : Pentaborates
9.3.28
9 : Borates
3 : Borates of Ca and Sr
9 : Borates
3 : Borates of Ca and Sr
Physical Properties of Veatchite-A
Chemistry of Veatchite-A
Mindat Formula:
Sr2B11O16(OH)5 · H2O
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Veatchite-A
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pedial
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.7378(6) Å, b = 6.7387(6) Å, c = 20.982(2) Å
α = 87.860(1)°, β = 82.696(12)°, γ = 60.476(1)°
α = 87.860(1)°, β = 82.696(12)°, γ = 60.476(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1 : 1 : 3.114
Unit Cell V:
821.88 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
First Recorded Occurrence of Veatchite-A
Synonyms of Veatchite-A
Other Language Names for Veatchite-A
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 6.EC. | Calcioveatchite | SrCaB11O16(OH)5 · 5H2O |
| 6.EC.05 | Nasinite | Na2[B5O8(OH)] · 2H2O |
| 6.EC.05 | Biringuccite | Na2B5O8(OH) · H2O |
| 6.EC.10 | Gowerite | Ca[B5O8(OH)][B(OH)3] · 3H2O |
| 6.EC.15 | 'Veatchite-2M' | Sr2B11O16(OH)5 · H2O |
| 6.EC.15 | Veatchite | Sr2B11O16(OH)5 · H2O |
| 6.EC.15 | 'Veatchite-1M' | Sr2B11O16(OH)5 · H2O |
| 6.EC.20 | Volkovskite | KCa4[B5O8OH]4[B(OH)3]2Cl · 4H2O |
| 6.EC.25 | Tuzlaite | NaCaB5O8(OH)2 · 3H2O |
| 6.EC.30 | Heidornite | Na2Ca3B5O8(SO4)2Cl(OH)2 |
| 6.EC.35 | Popugaevaite | Ca3[B5O6(OH)6]FCl2 · 8H2O |
| 6.EC.35 | Brianroulstonite | Ca3[B5O6(OH)6](OH)Cl2 · 8H2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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References for Veatchite-A
Localities for Veatchite-A
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Turkey (FRL) | |
| American Mineralogist +4 other references |
| American Mineralogist +4 other references | |
USA | |
| Bernard et al. (2004) |
Emet Eti Bor Mine, Emet Borate deposit, Emet District, Kütahya Province, Turkey