Jinshajiangite
A variety of Minerals
What is Jinshajiangite?
Jinshajiangite is a rare silicate mineral named after the Jinshajiang river in China. Its currently accepted formula is BaNaFe4Ti2(Si2O7)2O2(OH)2F. It gives a name of the jinshajiangite group. The mineral is associated with alkaline rocks. In jinshajiangite, there is a potassium-to-barium, calcium-to-sodium, manganese-to-iron and iron-to-titanium diadochy substitution. Jinshajiangite is the iron-analogue of surkhobite and perraultite. It is chemically related to bafertisite, cámaraite and emmerichite. Its structure is related to that of bafertisite. Jinshajiangite is a titanosilicate with heteropolyhedral HOH layers, where the H-layer is a mixed tetrahedral-octahedral layer, and the O-layer is simply octahedral. The mineral has only two known places of natural occurrences; a dyke near Jinshajiang River, Sichuan Province and the intrusion of Norra Kärr in Sweden.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Jinshajiangite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- brown red, yellow red, black, or black red.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 4.5 - 5
- Density
- 4.2 g/cm³
- Streak
- light yellow
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- BaNaFe2+4Ti2(Si2O7)2O2(OH)2F
- Elements
- Ba, F, Fe, H, Na, O, Si, Ti
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Jinshajiangite FAQs
How do I identify Jinshajiangite?
Jinshajiangite can be identified by its hardness of 4.5 - 5 on the Mohs scale, brown red color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Jinshajiangite?
Jinshajiangite typically appears in brown red, yellow red, black, or black red.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Jinshajiangite?
Jinshajiangite has a hardness of 4.5 - 5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
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