A review of the structural architecture of tellurium oxycompounds
Relative to its extremely low abundance in the Earth's crust, tellurium is the most
mineralogically diverse chemical element, with over 160 mineral species known that contain …
mineralogically diverse chemical element, with over 160 mineral species known that contain …
Carbon mineralogy and crystal chemistry
Carbon, element 6, displays remarkable chemical flexibility and thus is unique in the
diversity of its mineralogical roles. Carbon has the ability to bond to itself and to more than …
diversity of its mineralogical roles. Carbon has the ability to bond to itself and to more than …
Nomenclature of the amphibole supergroup
FC Hawthorne, R Oberti, GE Harlow… - American …, 2012 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
A new classification and nomenclature scheme for the amphibole-supergroup minerals is
described, based on the general formula AB2C5T8O22W2, where A=□, Na, K, Ca, Pb, Li; …
described, based on the general formula AB2C5T8O22W2, where A=□, Na, K, Ca, Pb, Li; …
Nomenclature of the tourmaline-supergroup minerals
DJ Henry, M Novák, FC Hawthorne… - American …, 2011 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
A nomenclature for tourmaline-supergroup minerals is based on chemical systematics using
the generalized tourmaline structural formula: XY3Z6 (T6O18)(BO3) 3V3W, where the most …
the generalized tourmaline structural formula: XY3Z6 (T6O18)(BO3) 3V3W, where the most …
Nomenclature of the hydrotalcite supergroup: natural layered double hydroxides
Layered double hydroxide (LDH) compounds are characterized by structures in which layers
with a brucite-like structure carry a net positive charge, usually due to the partial substitution …
with a brucite-like structure carry a net positive charge, usually due to the partial substitution …
Nomenclature of the garnet supergroup
The garnet supergroup includes all minerals isostructural with garnet regardless of what
elements occupy the four atomic sites, ie, the supergroup includes several chemical classes …
elements occupy the four atomic sites, ie, the supergroup includes several chemical classes …
[HTML][HTML] Nomenclature of the apatite supergroup minerals
M Pasero, AR Kampf, C Ferraris… - European Journal …, 2010 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
The apatite supergroup includes minerals with a generic chemical formula IX M1 2 VII M2 3
(IV TO 4) 3 X (Z= 2); chemically they can be phosphates, arsenates, vanadates, silicates …
(IV TO 4) 3 X (Z= 2); chemically they can be phosphates, arsenates, vanadates, silicates …
The tetrahedrite group: Nomenclature and classification
The classification of the tetrahedrite group minerals in keeping with the current IMA-
accepted nomenclature rules is discussed. Tetrahedrite isotypes are cubic, with space group …
accepted nomenclature rules is discussed. Tetrahedrite isotypes are cubic, with space group …
The pyrochlore supergroup of minerals: nomenclature
A new scheme of nomenclature for the pyrochlore supergroup, approved by the CNMNC–
IMA, is based on the ions at the A, B and Y sites. What has been referred to until now as the …
IMA, is based on the ions at the A, B and Y sites. What has been referred to until now as the …
[HTML][HTML] Nomenclature and classification of the spinel supergroup
F Bosi, C Biagioni, M Pasero - European Journal of …, 2019 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
A new, IMA-approved classification scheme for the spinel-supergroup minerals is here
reported. To belong to the spinel supergroup, a mineral must meet two criteria:(i) the ratio of …
reported. To belong to the spinel supergroup, a mineral must meet two criteria:(i) the ratio of …