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Native Phosphorus

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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Formula:
P4
Crystal System:
Isometric
First reported in 1903 from the Saline Township meteorite, in which it was apparently included as a single mass that was encountered on drilling into the meteorite. White smoke with pungent garlic odor was emitted from the hole for about 2 hours, with luminescence observed in the bottom of the hole during that time. Qualitative wet chemistry tests performed on the smoke were positive for the presence of phosphorus. These observations are consistent with the presence of native phosphorus, although the mineral itself was not studied directly. Subsequent holes drilled into other parts of the meteorite found no further indications of native phosphorus.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
41187
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:41187:7

IMA Classification of Native PhosphorusHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable

Classification of Native PhosphorusHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
1.CA.20

1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
C : Metalloids and Nonmetals
A : Arsenic group elements

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

Chemistry of Native PhosphorusHide

Mindat Formula:
P4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
P100.000 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
P
Elements listed:
P - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of Native PhosphorusHide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
43m - Hextetrahedral
Space Group:
I43m

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0013008Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic0293
0014997Native PhosphorusSimon A, Borrmann H, Craubner H (1987) Crystal structure of ordered white phosphorus (beta-P) Phosphorus and Sulfur and the Related Elements 30 507-5101987synthetic0158.15
0013009Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic0.41293
0013010Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic0.71293
0013011Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic1.02293
0015324Native PhosphorusCrichton W A, Mezouar M, Monaco G, Falconi S (2003) Phosphorus: new in situ powder data from large-volume apparatus Powder Diffraction 18 155-1582003synthetic1.21100
0013012Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic1.27293
0013013Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic1.51293
0013014Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic1.73293
0013015Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic1.93293
0013016Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic2.16293
0013017Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic2.43293
0013018Native PhosphorusCartz L, Srinivasa S R, Riedner R J, Jorgensen J D, Worlton T G (1979) Effect of pressure on bonding in black phosphorus Journal of Chemical Physics 71 1718-17211979synthetic2.66293
0011250Native PhosphorusWyckoff R W G (1963) Second edition. Interscience Publishers, New York, New York Sample known as black phosphorus Crystal Structures 1 7-8319630293
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Synonyms of Native PhosphorusHide

Other Language Names for Native PhosphorusHide

Dutch:Fosfor
German:Phosphor

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

1.CA.05Native AntimonySbTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
1.CA.05Native ArsenicAsTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
1.CA.05Native BismuthBiTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
1.CA.05StibarsenAsSbTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
1.CA.10ArsenolampriteAsOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
1.CA.10Pararsenolamprite(As,Sb)Orth. mm2 : Pmn21
1.CA.15ParadocrasiteSb2(Sb,As)2Mon. 2 : B2

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Native PhosphorusHide

References for Native PhosphorusHide

Localities for Native PhosphorusHide

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- 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.
Japan
 
  • Okinawa Prefecture
    • Nakagami District
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USA
 
  • Kansas
    • Sheridan County
      • West Saline Township
Farrington (1903)
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