Saamite (of Volkova & Melentiev)

(Ca,Sr,REE)5(PO4)3(F,O)
Also known as
  • Saamita
  • Strontium Apatite (of Volkova and Melentiev)
Variety of
Fluorapatite
FluorapatiteCa5(PO4)3F

Synonyms

  • Saamita
  • Strontium Apatite (of Volkova and Melentiev)

Literature, links & citation

Citations
  1. 1939Volkova and Melentiev (1939) Comptes rendus de l’académie des sciences de l’U.R.S.S., n.s.: 25,120-122
  2. 1951Palache, Charles; Berman, Harry; Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons.
Cite this entry
@misc{mineral2026,
  author    = {Mineral Index editorial board},
  title     = {Saamite (of Volkova & Melentiev) — Mineral Index},
  year      = {2026},
  url       = {https://mineralindex.org/minerals/saamite-of-volkova-melentiev-3490},
  note      = {Accessed 2026-05-11}
}