Genplesite
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Genplesite is a very rare tin mineral[2] coming from the Oktyabr'skoe deposit in the Noril'sk area, Russia, which is known for nickel and platinum group elements minerals.[4] Its chemical formula is Ca3Sn(SO4)2(OH)6•3H2O.[2][3] Genplesite is a member of the fleischerite group,[2] and it is a calcium and tin-analogue of fleischerite.[5] It is hexagonal, with space group P63/mmc.[2]
| Genplesite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Sulfate mineral |
| Formula | Ca3Sn(SO4)2(OH)6•3H2O |
| IMA symbol | Gpl[1] |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Crystal class | Dihexagonal dipyramidal (6mmm) H-M symbol: (6/m 2/m 2/m) |
| Space group | P63/mmc |
| Unit cell | a = 8.51, c = 11.14 [Å] (approximated) |
| Identification | |
| References | [2][3] |