Kernowite

In this article, we are going to explore the topic of Kernowite in detail, since it is a topic that has generated great interest today. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Kernowite has been the subject of debate and discussion in different areas. Over the years, Kernowite has evolved and taken on different meanings depending on the context in which it is analyzed. That is why it is relevant to delve into its nature, its distinctive characteristics and the implications it has on daily life. Likewise, different perspectives and approaches will be addressed that will allow us to have a comprehensive vision of Kernowite, in order to understand its importance and relevance today.

Kernowite
Unit cell of liroconite, isostructural with kernowite
Unit cell of kernowite, based on X-ray crystallography of the isostructural mineral liroconite.[1]
General
CategoryArsenate minerals
FormulaCu2Fe(AsO4)(OH)4·4H2O
Crystal systemMonoclinic

Kernowite is a mineral which was first described in 2020. It is named for Cornwall, which in the Cornish language is Kernow.

Description

Kernowite is a complex arsenate mineral with the composition Cu2Fe(AsO4(OH))4·4H2O.[2] It was first described in 2020, and is closely related to liroconite, containing iron in the place of aluminium, making it green rather than blue.[3][4] Its name is derived from Kernow, the name of Cornwall in the Cornish language, after being discovered in a rock mined c.1800 in the Wheal Gorland mine, St Day, Cornwall.[3][5]

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References

  1. ^ P. C. Burns; R. K. Eby; F. C. Hawthorne (1991). "Refinement of the structure of liroconite, a heteropolyhedral framework oxysalt mineral". Acta Crystallogr. C. 47 (5): 916–919. doi:10.1107/S0108270190010939.
  2. ^ "Kernowite". mindat.org. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Kernowite: New mineral found on rock mined in Cornwall". BBC News. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Beautiful new emerald-green mineral described from Cornwall". Natural History Museum. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Kernowite: New mineral species discovered on rock mined in Cornwall 220 years ago". Sky News. Retrieved 23 December 2020.

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