Arctite Explained

Arctite
Formula:(Na2Ca4(PO4)3F)
Imasymbol:Arc
Color:Colorless
Mohs:5
Luster:Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Pearly
Gravity:3.13

Arctite (Na2Ca4(PO4)3F) is a colourless mineral found in the Kola Peninsula northern Russia.[1] Its IMA symbol is Arc.[2] It has a Mohs hardness of 5 and has a specific gravity of 3.13. Arctite is transparent with a vitreous lustre. Arctite has a perfect cleavage and a trigonal crystal system.[3] It is also a naturally occurring antiperovskite.[4]

Common associates of arctite include aegirine, natisite, lomonosovite, umbite and thenardite.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. http://rruff.geo.arizona.edu/doclib/hom/arctite.pdf Mineral Handbook
  2. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
  3. http://www.mindat.org/min-316.html Mindat.org
  4. https://www.mindat.org/min-53194.html Arctite Supergroup on Mindat