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Yuanfuliite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Yuanfuliite

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Mines, La Celia lamproite outcrops, Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
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Yuanfuliite

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Mines, La Celia lamproite outcrops, Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
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Yuanfuliite

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Mines, La Celia lamproite outcrops, Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
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Yuanfuliite

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Mines, La Celia lamproite outcrops, Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
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Yuanfuliite

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Mines, La Celia lamproite outcrops, Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
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Yuanfuliite

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Mines, La Celia lamproite outcrops, Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
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Yuanfuliite

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Mines, La Celia lamproite outcrops, Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
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Yuanfuliite

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Mines, La Celia lamproite outcrops, Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
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About YuanfuliiteHide

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Yuan Fuli
Formula:
Mg(Fe3+,Al)O(BO3)
May contain minor Fe(II), Ti and Mg replacing Fe(III).
Colour:
Black
Lustre:
Adamantine, Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
5 - 6
Specific Gravity:
3.41 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in honor of Yuan Fuli (袁复礼) (31 December 1893, Xushui District, Hebei, China - 22 May 1987, Beijing, China), geologist and professor, to commemorate 100 years after his birth. He was a pioneer in Chinese geomorphology and Quaternary geology, and a founding member of the Chinese Geological Society.
This page provides mineralogical data about Yuanfuliite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4375
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4375:1

IMA Classification of YuanfuliiteHide

Classification of YuanfuliiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
6.AB.20

6 : BORATES
A : Monoborates
B : BO3, with additional anions; 1(D) + OH, etc.
Dana 8th ed.:
24.2.2.2

24 : ANHYDROUS BORATES
2 : A2BO2[XO3]

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
YflIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of YuanfuliiteHide

Lustre:
Adamantine, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black
Streak:
Brownish-black
Hardness:
5 - 6 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN50=843 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
{100}
Density:
3.41(2) g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Could not be measured

Optical Data of YuanfuliiteHide

Anisotropism:
Weak
Bireflectance:
Indistinct
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)
470nm9.99%
546nm9.50%
589nm9.29%
650nm8.79%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 9.99%.
Colour in reflected light:
Light grey
Internal Reflections:
Dark red
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
Brown to very dark brown or dark brownish red.

Chemistry of YuanfuliiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Mg(Fe3+,Al)O(BO3)

May contain minor Fe(II), Ti and Mg replacing Fe(III).
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O41.300 %
Fe36.039 %
Mg15.685 %
B6.977 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Al, B, Fe, Mg, O - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of YuanfuliiteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm(2/m2/m2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnma
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.218(30) Å, b = 9.353(2) Å, c = 3.086(5) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.986 : 1 : 0.33
Unit Cell V:
266.06 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Prismatic crystals
Twinning:
None observed
Comment:
Space group Pnam (non-standard setting).

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0006778YuanfuliiteAppel P W U, Bigi S, Brigatti M F (1999) Crystal structure and chemistry of yuanfuliite and its relationships with warwickite European Journal of Mineralogy 11 483-4911999Inglefield Land, North-West Greenland0293
0006777YuanfuliiteAppel P W U, Bigi S, Brigatti M F (1999) Crystal structure and chemistry of yuanfuliite and its relationships with warwickite European Journal of Mineralogy 11 483-4911999Inglefield Land, North-West Greenland0293
0001394YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S7 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001393YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S6 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001392YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S5 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001391YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S4 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001390YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S3 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001389YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S2 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001388YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S1 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001394YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S7 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001393YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S6 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001392YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S5 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001391YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S4 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001390YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S3 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001389YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S2 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
0001388YuanfuliiteBigi S, Brigatti M F, Capedri S (1991) Crystal chemistry of Fe- and Cr-rich warwickite sample S1 American Mineralogist 76 1380-13881991Jumilla, Murcia province, southeast Spain0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
6.563 Å(23)
4.176 Å(38)
2.957 Å(30)
2.570 Å(100)
2.088 Å(20)
1.591 Å(18)
1.550 Å(19)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of YuanfuliiteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Zhuanmiao Boron deposit, Kuandian County, Dandong, Liaoning, China
General Appearance of Type Material:
Prismatic crystals about 0.1 x 0.2 x 1mm disseminated in and between suanite crystal grains.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Geological Museum of China, Beijing, China.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Crystalline magnesian marble.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Anhydrite'Apatite'Suanite
Reference:
Huang Zouliang, Wang Pu (1994) Yuanfuliite - A new borate mineral. Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica: 13(4): 332-334. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Synonyms of YuanfuliiteHide

Other Language Names for YuanfuliiteHide

Relationship of Yuanfuliite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Warwickite Group
Other Members of Warwickite Group:
Warwickite(Mg,Ti,Fe,Al)2O(BO3)Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
79 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with CalciteCaCO3
49 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with HematiteFe2O3
22 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with FluorapatiteCa5(PO4)3F
22 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with FluorophlogopiteKMg3(Si3Al)O10F2
14 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
5 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with TridymiteSiO2
4 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with PseudobrookiteFe3+2Ti4+O5
3 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with Fluoro-richteriteNa(CaNa)Mg5(Si8O22)F2
2 photos of Yuanfuliite associated with LeuciteK(AlSi2O6)
1 photo of Yuanfuliite associated with RichteriteNa(CaNa)Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

6.AB.ChubaroviteKZn2(BO3)Cl2Trig. 32 : R32
6.AB.Rhabdoborite-(Mo)Mg12Mo6+1.33O6(BO3)6F2Hex. 6 : P63
6.AB.05HambergiteBe2(BO3)(OH)Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
6.AB.10BerboriteBe2(BO3)(OH) · H2OTrig.
6.AB.15JeremejeviteAl6(BO3)5(F,OH)3Hex. 6/m : P63/m
6.AB.20Warwickite(Mg,Ti,Fe,Al)2O(BO3)Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
6.AB.25Karlite(Mg,Al)6.5(BO3)3(OH)4(◻,Cl)0.5Orth. 222 : P21212
6.AB.30MarinaiteCu2Fe3+O2(BO3)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
6.AB.30SavelievaiteMg2Cr3+O2(BO3)Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30FredrikssoniteMg2Mn3+O2(BO3)Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30VonseniteFe2+2Fe3+(BO3)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30LudwigiteMg2Fe3+(BO3)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30Azoproite(Mg,Fe2+)2(Fe3+,Ti,Mg)(BO3)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.30BonaccorditeNi2Fe3+(BO3)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbam
6.AB.35FolvikiteSb5+Mn3+(Mg,Mn2+)10O8(BO3)4Mon. 2 : P2
6.AB.35Pinakiolite(Mg,Mn2+)2Mn3+(BO3)O2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
6.AB.40Takéuchiite(Mg,Mn2+)2(Mn3+,Fe3+)(BO3)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnnm
6.AB.40BlatteriteSb5+3(Mn3+,Fe3+)9(Mn2+,Mg)35(BO3)16O32Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnnm
6.AB.40Orthopinakiolite(Mg,Mn2+)2Mn3+(BO3)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnnm
6.AB.40ChestermaniteMg2(Fe3+,Mn3+,Al,Sb3+)(BO3)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
6.AB.45Aluminomagnesiohulsite(Mg,Fe2+)2(Al,Mg,Sn)(BO3)O2Mon. 2/m : P2/m
6.AB.45HulsiteFe2+2Fe3+O2(BO3)Mon. 2/m : P2/m
6.AB.45MagnesiohulsiteMg2Fe3+O2(BO3)Mon. 2/m : P2/m
6.AB.50FluoboriteMg3(BO3)(F,OH)3Hex. 6/m : P63/m
6.AB.50HydroxylboriteMg3(BO3)(OH)3Hex. 6/m : P63/m
6.AB.55ShabyniteMg5(BO3)(OH)5(Cl,OH)2 · 4H2OMon.
6.AB.55WightmaniteMg5(BO3)O(OH)5 · 2H2OMon. 2/m
6.AB.60GaudefroyiteCa4Mn3+2-3(BO3)3(CO3)(O,OH)3Hex.
6.AB.65SakhaiteCa48Mg16(BO3)32(CO3)16 · 2(H2O,HCl)Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m
6.AB.70HarkeriteCa48Mg16[AlSi4O15(OH)]4(BO3)16(CO3)16 · 2(H2O,HCl)Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
6.AB.75Pertsevite-(F)Mg2(BO3)(F,OH)Orth. mm2 : Pna21
6.AB.75Pertsevite-(OH)Mg2(BO3)(OH)Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
6.AB.80JacquesdietrichiteCu2(H2BO3)(OH)3Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmna
6.AB.85Rhabdoborite-(V)Mg12(V5+,Mo6+,W6+)1.5O6{[BO3]6-x[(P,As)O4]xF2-x} (x < 1)Hex. 6 : P63
6.AB.85Rhabdoborite-(W)Mg12(W6+,V5+)1.5O6{[BO3]6-x[(P,As)O4]xF2-x} Hex. 6 : P63
6.AB.85PainiteCaZrAl9(BO3)O15Hex. 6/m : P63/m
6.AB.90Mengxianminite(Ca,Na)2Sn2(Mg,Fe)3Al8[(BO3)(BeO4)O6]2Orth. mm2 : Fdd2

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for YuanfuliiteHide

References for YuanfuliiteHide

Localities for YuanfuliiteHide

Showing 8 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China (TL)
 
  • Liaoning
    • Dandong
      • Kuandian County
Huang Zouliang (1994)
Anthony
Italy
 
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Catania
      • Biancavilla
Ciriotti et al. (2016)
Russia
 
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Milkovsky District
Bulakh et al. (2021)
        • Great Fissure eruption (Main Fracture)
          • Northern Breakthrough (North Breach)
            • Second scoria cone
Bulakh et al. (2021) +1 other reference
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
Rudnev et al. (2000)
Spain
 
  • Murcia
    • Cartagena
      • La Aljorra
Calvo Rebollar (2012)
    • Jumilla
      • La Celia lamproite outcrops
Appel et al. (1999)
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