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Aradite

aradite

BaCa6[(SiO4)(VO4)](VO4)2F

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Overview

Aradite is a very rare mineral with formula BaCa6[(SiO4)(VO4)](VO4)2F. Aradite and its phosphorus-analogue, zadovite, were found in paralavas (rocks formed due to pyrometamorphism) of the Hatrurim Formation. Both aradite and zadovite have structures similar to that of nabimusaite. Structure of all three minerals is related to that of hatrurite.

Scientific references

  1. Aradite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19799640 Link
  2. Aradite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aradite Link