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Thorosteenstrupine

A valid IMA mineral species
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Thorosteenstrupine

Palitra pegmatite, Karnasurt mine, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Thorosteenstrupine

Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Thorosteenstrupine, etc.

Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Thorosteenstrupine

Palitra pegmatite, Karnasurt mine, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Thorosteenstrupine

Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Thorosteenstrupine, etc.

Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Thorosteenstrupine

Palitra pegmatite, Karnasurt mine, Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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Thorosteenstrupine

Karnasurt Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
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About ThorosteenstrupineHide

Formula:
(Ca,Th,Mn)3Si4O11F · 6H2O
Pekov et al. suggest Na0-5Ca1-3(Th,REE)6(Mn,Fe,Al,Ti)4-5(Si6O18)2[(Si,P)O4]6(OH,F,O)x•nH2O.
Colour:
Dark brown to black
Lustre:
Vitreous, Greasy
Hardness:
4
Specific Gravity:
3.02
Name:
The name reflects its thorium content and expected similitarity to steenstrupine.
This page provides mineralogical data about Thorosteenstrupine.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3949
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3949:5

IMA Classification of ThorosteenstrupineHide

Classification of ThorosteenstrupineHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
9.CK.20

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
C : Cyclosilicates
K : [Si6O18]12- 6-membered single rings, with insular complex anions
Dana 8th ed.:
61.4.2.2

61 : CYCLOSILICATES Six-Membered Rings
4 : Six-Membered Rings with other anions
Hey's CIM Ref.:
17.1.25

17 : Silicates Containing other Anions
1 : Silicates with fluoride (not containing Al)

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

Pronunciation of ThorosteenstrupineHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of ThorosteenstrupineHide

Lustre:
Vitreous, Greasy
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Dark brown to black
Streak:
Dark brown
Hardness:
4 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
3.02(2) g/cm3 (Measured)    

Optical Data of ThorosteenstrupineHide

Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = 1.63 - 1.66
Surface Relief:
High (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
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Chemistry of ThorosteenstrupineHide

Mindat Formula:
(Ca,Th,Mn)3Si4O11F · 6H2O

Pekov et al. suggest Na0-5Ca1-3(Th,REE)6(Mn,Fe,Al,Ti)4-5(Si6O18)2[(Si,P)O4]6(OH,F,O)x•nH2O.
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O50.777 %
Ca22.446 %
Si20.973 %
F3.547 %
H2.258 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Ca
Si
F
H
Elements listed:
Ca, F, H, Mn, O, Si, Th - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
Al,Fe

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.08 Å(100)
3.25 Å(100)
2.61 Å(100)
3.06 Å(90)
2.84 Å(80)
1.790 Å(80)
1.940 Å(70)
1.905 Å(70)
1.861 Å(70)
3.31 Å(60)
2.73 Å(60)
2.13 Å(60)
1.618 Å(60)
1.165 Å(60)
1.065 Å(60)
Comments:
Chergilen REE occurrence, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia. Data obtained after heating material at 900°C for 30 minutes.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks

Type Occurrence of ThorosteenstrupineHide

Other Language Names for ThorosteenstrupineHide

Simplified Chinese:胶硅钍钙石
Traditional Chinese:膠矽釷鈣石

Relationship of Thorosteenstrupine to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Steenstrupine Group
Other Members of Steenstrupine Group:
Steenstrupine-(Ce)Na14Mn2+2Fe3+2Ce6Zr(Si6O18)2(PO4)6(PO3OH)(OH)2 · 2H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
Structurally related to group(s):
Steenstrupine Group

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Thorosteenstrupine associated with UssingiteNa2AlSi3O8OH

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.CK.AdachiiteCaFe3Al6(Si5AlO18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.Magnesio-dutrowiteNa(Mg2.5Ti0.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.DarrellhenryiteNa(Al2Li)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.Fluor-schorlNaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3FTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.PrincivalleiteNa(Mn2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.Alumino-oxy-rossmanite◻Al3Al6(Si5AlO18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.DutrowiteNa(Fe2+2.5Ti0.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.Ferro-bosiiteNaFe3+3(Al4Fe2+2)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.BosiiteNaFe3+3(Al4Mg2)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.Celleriite◻(Mn2+2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05FeruviteCaFe2+3(Al5Mg)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Chromium-draviteNaMg3Cr3+6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Fluor-rossmanite◻(Al2Li)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3FTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
9.CK.05Oxy-schorlNa(Fe2+2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Fluor-elbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3FTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05DraviteNaMg3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Fluor-uviteCaMg3(Al5Mg)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3FTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Foitite◻(Fe2+2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Vanadio-oxy-draviteNaV3(Al4Mg2)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Fluor-buergeriteNaFe3+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3O3FTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05'Unnamed (F analogue of feruvite)'CaFe2+3(Al5Mg)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3F
9.CK.05ErtliteNaAl3Al6(Si4B2O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05TsilaisiteNaMn2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Fluor-liddicoatiteCa(Li2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3FTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05UviteCaMg3(Al5Mg)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05ElbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Fluor-tsilaisiteNaMn2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3FTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Oxy-foitite◻(Fe2+Al2)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
9.CK.05LiddicoatiteCa(Li2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Vanadio-oxy-chromium-draviteNaV3(Cr4Mg2)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3O Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Rossmanite◻(LiAl2)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Oxy-vanadium-draviteNaV3(V4Mg2)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05OleniteNaAl3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3O3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05'UM2000-64-SiO:BFeHKMg'(K,Na)Fe3+3(Mg2Fe3+4)Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)3O
9.CK.05Magnesio-lucchesiiteCaMg3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05PovondraiteNaFe3+3(Mg2Fe3+4)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05LucchesiiteCaFe2+3 Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Chromo-alumino-povondraiteNaCr3(Al4Mg2)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Fluor-draviteNaMg3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3FTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Oxy-draviteNa(Al2Mg)(Al5Mg)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Oxy-chromium-draviteNaCr3(Cr4Mg2)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3O Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05'Luinaite-(OH)'NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Mon. m : Bm
9.CK.05SchorlNaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05Magnesio-foitite◻(Mg2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.05MaruyamaiteK(Al2Mg)(Al5Mg)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OTrig. 3m : R3m
9.CK.10Abenakiite-(Ce)Na26Ce6(Si6O18)(PO4)6(CO3)6(SO2)OTrig. 3 : R3
9.CK.15ScawtiteCa7(Si3O9)2CO3 · 2H2OMon. 2/m
9.CK.20Steenstrupine-(Ce)Na14Mn2+2Fe3+2Ce6Zr(Si6O18)2(PO4)6(PO3OH)(OH)2 · 2H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Weakly magnetic.
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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Localities for ThorosteenstrupineHide

Showing 7 localities.

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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.
Canada
 
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • Témiscamingue RCM
        • Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue
Edahbi et al. (2022, October)
Egypt
 
  • South Sinai Governorate
Sallam et al. (2019)
Russia
 
  • Aldan Shield
    • Chara and Tokko Rivers Confluence
Konev et al. (1993)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Verkhnebureinsky District
      • Verkhnii Mel'gin River
        • Turana Range
          • Chekunda Town
ZVMO 91 (1962) +2 other references
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Koashva Mt
Lisitsin et al. (2001) +2 other references
    • Lovozersky District
Pekov (1998)
        • Karnasurt mine
Pekov (2005)
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