diff --git a/data/source/minerals/almandine.yaml b/data/source/minerals/almandine.yaml index a9bdc40..4b9a09b 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/almandine.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/almandine.yaml @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ mineral_group: Garnet Group category: Nesosilicates hardness: 7-7.5 sg: 4.05-4.30 -ri: 1.78-1.81 +ri: 1.76-1.81 optical_character: Isotropic dispersion: 0.024 lustre: Vitreous to resinous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/andesine.yaml b/data/source/minerals/andesine.yaml index 49c1c00..ce95a3b 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/andesine.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/andesine.yaml @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ hardness: 6-6.5 sg: 2.65-2.69 ri: 1.543-1.553 birefringence: 0.008 -optical_character: Biaxial - +optical_character: Biaxial + lustre: Vitreous cleavage: Perfect {001} and good {010} fracture: Uneven to conchoidal diff --git a/data/source/minerals/apatite.yaml b/data/source/minerals/apatite.yaml index 9b0b0b3..68def7e 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/apatite.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/apatite.yaml @@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ chemistry: Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) category: Phosphates hardness: 5 sg: 3.16-3.22 -ri: 1.628-1.649 -birefringence: 0.002-0.008 +ri: 1.630-1.640 +birefringence: 0.002-0.006 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.013 lustre: Vitreous to subresinous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/aquamarine.yaml b/data/source/minerals/aquamarine.yaml index f7ee38b..a11bbcd 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/aquamarine.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/aquamarine.yaml @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ id: aquamarine name: Aquamarine crystal_system: hexagonal point_group: 6/mmm -chemistry: Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Fe +chemistry: Be3Al2Si6O18:Fe mineral_group: Beryl Group category: Cyclosilicates hardness: 7.5-8 diff --git a/data/source/minerals/beryl.yaml b/data/source/minerals/beryl.yaml index baee8ef..52a982c 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/beryl.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/beryl.yaml @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ mineral_group: Beryl Group category: Cyclosilicates hardness: 7.5-8 sg: 2.67-2.78 -ri: 1.577-1.583 -birefringence: 0.005-0.009 +ri: 1.560-1.600 +birefringence: 0.003-0.010 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.014 lustre: Vitreous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/bytownite.yaml b/data/source/minerals/bytownite.yaml index e29da84..4bd2e4b 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/bytownite.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/bytownite.yaml @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ hardness: 6-6.5 sg: 2.72-2.74 ri: 1.563-1.572 birefringence: 0.009 -optical_character: Biaxial + +optical_character: Biaxial - lustre: Vitreous cleavage: Perfect {001} and good {010} fracture: Uneven to conchoidal diff --git a/data/source/minerals/chalcedony.yaml b/data/source/minerals/chalcedony.yaml index f89cab0..d5c53c6 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/chalcedony.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/chalcedony.yaml @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ category: Tectosilicates hardness: 6.5-7 sg: 2.58-2.64 ri: 1.530-1.540 -birefringence: 0.004 +birefringence: null optical_character: Aggregate lustre: Waxy to vitreous cleavage: None diff --git a/data/source/minerals/chrysoberyl.yaml b/data/source/minerals/chrysoberyl.yaml index f161941..f9e02e1 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/chrysoberyl.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/chrysoberyl.yaml @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ chemistry: BeAl2O4 mineral_group: Chrysoberyl Group category: Oxides hardness: 8.5 -sg: 3.70-3.78 +sg: 3.71-3.75 ri: 1.746-1.755 birefringence: 0.008-0.010 optical_character: Biaxial + diff --git a/data/source/minerals/corundum.yaml b/data/source/minerals/corundum.yaml index 347e111..96013a8 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/corundum.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/corundum.yaml @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ mineral_group: Corundum Group category: Oxides hardness: 9 sg: 3.99-4.01 -ri: 1.762-1.770 -birefringence: 0.008 +ri: 1.760-1.778 +birefringence: 0.008-0.009 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.018 lustre: Vitreous to adamantine diff --git a/data/source/minerals/demantoid.yaml b/data/source/minerals/demantoid.yaml index a644403..a3e1a0d 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/demantoid.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/demantoid.yaml @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ mineral_group: Garnet Group category: Nesosilicates hardness: 6.5-7 sg: 3.82-3.85 -ri: 1.888-1.889 +ri: 1.880-1.895 optical_character: Isotropic dispersion: 0.057 lustre: Adamantine to vitreous @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ treatments: - Heat treatment (rare, can improve colour) - Generally not treated inclusions: -- Horsetail (byssolite/chrysotile fibres) +- Horsetail (chrysotile fibres) - Diopside crystals - Magnetite octahedra localities: diff --git a/data/source/minerals/diamond.yaml b/data/source/minerals/diamond.yaml index 3656f72..1b395fb 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/diamond.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/diamond.yaml @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ category: Native Elements hardness: 10 sg: 3.52 ri: 2.417 +birefringence: 0 optical_character: Isotropic dispersion: 0.044 lustre: Adamantine diff --git a/data/source/minerals/emerald.yaml b/data/source/minerals/emerald.yaml index b60541e..c157961 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/emerald.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/emerald.yaml @@ -2,13 +2,13 @@ id: emerald name: Emerald crystal_system: hexagonal point_group: 6/mmm -chemistry: Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Cr +chemistry: Be3Al2Si6O18:Cr mineral_group: Beryl Group category: Cyclosilicates -hardness: 7.5 +hardness: 7.5-8 sg: 2.72 -ri: 1.577-1.583 -birefringence: 0.006 +ri: 1.565-1.600 +birefringence: 0.005-0.009 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.014 lustre: Vitreous @@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ localities: - Zambia - Brazil - Ethiopia +- Zimbabwe (Sandawana) expressions: - slug: default name: Emerald diff --git a/data/source/minerals/grossular.yaml b/data/source/minerals/grossular.yaml index 99e03fd..2cc80e6 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/grossular.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/grossular.yaml @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ mineral_group: Garnet Group category: Nesosilicates hardness: 6.5-7 sg: 3.57-3.73 -ri: 1.73-1.76 +ri: 1.73-1.75 optical_character: Isotropic dispersion: 0.027 lustre: Vitreous to resinous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/heliodor.yaml b/data/source/minerals/heliodor.yaml index e37f3bf..0dd6db1 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/heliodor.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/heliodor.yaml @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ id: heliodor name: Heliodor crystal_system: hexagonal point_group: 6/mmm -chemistry: Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Fe3+ +chemistry: Be3Al2Si6O18:Fe3+ mineral_group: Beryl Group category: Cyclosilicates hardness: 7.5-8 diff --git a/data/source/minerals/kunzite.yaml b/data/source/minerals/kunzite.yaml index 6bbeaa1..43af08d 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/kunzite.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/kunzite.yaml @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ point_group: 2/m chemistry: LiAlSi2O6:Mn mineral_group: Spodumene Group category: Inosilicates -hardness: 6.5 +hardness: 6.5-7 sg: 3.15-3.21 ri: 1.660-1.676 birefringence: 0.014-0.016 diff --git a/data/source/minerals/kyanite.yaml b/data/source/minerals/kyanite.yaml index b670602..bb6149e 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/kyanite.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/kyanite.yaml @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ crystal_system: triclinic point_group: '-1' chemistry: Al2SiO5 category: Nesosilicates -hardness: 4-7 (variable) +hardness: 4.5-5 (parallel) / 6.5-7 (perpendicular) sg: 3.53-3.68 ri: 1.716-1.731 birefringence: 0.012-0.017 diff --git a/data/source/minerals/labradorite.yaml b/data/source/minerals/labradorite.yaml index d57fe6e..c95814e 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/labradorite.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/labradorite.yaml @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ hardness: 6-6.5 sg: 2.69-2.72 ri: 1.559-1.568 birefringence: 0.008-0.010 -optical_character: Biaxial + +optical_character: Biaxial - dispersion: 0.012 lustre: Vitreous to pearly cleavage: Perfect in two directions at ~90 degrees diff --git a/data/source/minerals/morganite.yaml b/data/source/minerals/morganite.yaml index 703adeb..e84c3c9 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/morganite.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/morganite.yaml @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ id: morganite name: Morganite crystal_system: hexagonal point_group: 6/mmm -chemistry: Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Mn +chemistry: Be3Al2Si6O18:Mn mineral_group: Beryl Group category: Cyclosilicates hardness: 7.5-8 diff --git a/data/source/minerals/opal.yaml b/data/source/minerals/opal.yaml index 8f65d50..d9b9658 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/opal.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/opal.yaml @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ chemistry: SiO2.nH2O category: Mineraloid hardness: 5.5-6.5 sg: 1.98-2.25 -ri: 1.37-1.47 +ri: 1.40-1.47 birefringence: null optical_character: Isotropic lustre: Vitreous to resinous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/padparadscha.yaml b/data/source/minerals/padparadscha.yaml index a390edc..3d65bf6 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/padparadscha.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/padparadscha.yaml @@ -6,14 +6,14 @@ chemistry: Al2O3 mineral_group: Corundum Group category: Oxides hardness: 9 -sg: 3.99-4.02 +sg: 3.99-4.01 ri: 1.762-1.770 birefringence: 0.008 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.018 lustre: Adamantine to vitreous cleavage: None (parting on {0001} and {10-11}) -fracture: Conchoidal +fracture: Conchoidal to uneven fluorescence: Moderate orange-pink (LWUV) pleochroism: Moderate pleochroism_strength: moderate diff --git a/data/source/minerals/peridot.yaml b/data/source/minerals/peridot.yaml index 65bf27c..8bfdf64 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/peridot.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/peridot.yaml @@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ point_group: mmm chemistry: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4 mineral_group: Olivine Group category: Nesosilicates -hardness: 6.5 +hardness: 6.5-7 sg: 3.27-3.37 ri: 1.654-1.690 birefringence: 0.035-0.038 -optical_character: Biaxial + +optical_character: Biaxial +/- dispersion: 0.02 lustre: Vitreous to oily cleavage: Poor diff --git a/data/source/minerals/pink-sapphire.yaml b/data/source/minerals/pink-sapphire.yaml index 8f18283..9e61e41 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/pink-sapphire.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/pink-sapphire.yaml @@ -6,14 +6,14 @@ chemistry: Al2O3 mineral_group: Corundum Group category: Oxides hardness: 9 -sg: 3.99-4.02 +sg: 3.99-4.01 ri: 1.762-1.770 birefringence: 0.008 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.018 lustre: Adamantine to vitreous cleavage: None (parting on {0001} and {10-11}) -fracture: Conchoidal +fracture: Conchoidal to uneven fluorescence: Moderate to strong pink-red (LWUV) pleochroism: Moderate pleochroism_strength: moderate diff --git a/data/source/minerals/pyrope.yaml b/data/source/minerals/pyrope.yaml index f33bc38..90240b9 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/pyrope.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/pyrope.yaml @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ chemistry: Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 mineral_group: Garnet Group category: Nesosilicates hardness: 7-7.5 -sg: 3.51-3.65 +sg: 3.65-3.80 ri: 1.74-1.76 optical_character: Isotropic dispersion: 0.022 diff --git a/data/source/minerals/red-beryl.yaml b/data/source/minerals/red-beryl.yaml index dfd11ae..4d35fc6 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/red-beryl.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/red-beryl.yaml @@ -2,12 +2,12 @@ id: red-beryl name: Red Beryl crystal_system: hexagonal point_group: 6/mmm -chemistry: Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Mn3+ +chemistry: Be3Al2Si6O18:Mn3+ mineral_group: Beryl Group category: Cyclosilicates hardness: 7.5-8 sg: 2.66-2.70 -ri: 1.564-1.574 +ri: 1.568-1.580 birefringence: 0.005-0.009 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.014 @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ treatments: - Generally not treated (rarity) inclusions: - Two-phase inclusions -- Bixbyite crystite crystals +- Bixbyite crystals - Growth tubes - Liquid feathers localities: diff --git a/data/source/minerals/rose-quartz.yaml b/data/source/minerals/rose-quartz.yaml index c8faeed..4c6158a 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/rose-quartz.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/rose-quartz.yaml @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ hardness: 7 sg: '2.65' ri: 1.544-1.553 birefringence: 0.009 -optical_character: Uniaxial + +optical_character: Aggregate (massive); Uniaxial + (rare crystals) dispersion: 0.013 lustre: Vitreous cleavage: None diff --git a/data/source/minerals/ruby.yaml b/data/source/minerals/ruby.yaml index 19cde31..7625613 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/ruby.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/ruby.yaml @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ birefringence: 0.008 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.018 lustre: Vitreous to adamantine -cleavage: None (parting on {0001}) +cleavage: None (parting on {10-11} and {0001}) fracture: Conchoidal to uneven fluorescence: "Moderate to strong red (LWUV); weaker under SWUV" diagnostic_features: "Strong red fluorescence (LWUV); silk (rutile needles at 60°); absorption at 694nm doublet" diff --git a/data/source/minerals/sanidine.yaml b/data/source/minerals/sanidine.yaml index 10cb9f3..0ebb972 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/sanidine.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/sanidine.yaml @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ri: 1.518-1.527 birefringence: 0.007 optical_character: Biaxial - lustre: Vitreous -cleavage: Perfect {001} and good {010} +cleavage: Perfect {001} and {010} at ~90° fracture: Uneven to conchoidal colors: - Colorless diff --git a/data/source/minerals/spessartine.yaml b/data/source/minerals/spessartine.yaml index be75666..9065065 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/spessartine.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/spessartine.yaml @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ mineral_group: Garnet Group category: Nesosilicates hardness: 7-7.5 sg: 4.12-4.20 -ri: 1.79-1.81 +ri: 1.79-1.82 optical_character: Isotropic dispersion: 0.027 lustre: Vitreous to resinous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/sphene.yaml b/data/source/minerals/sphene.yaml index 6f8db90..7189eea 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/sphene.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/sphene.yaml @@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ chemistry: CaTiSiO5 category: Nesosilicates hardness: 5-5.5 sg: 3.52-3.54 -ri: 1.900-2.034 -birefringence: 0.100-0.160 +ri: 1.880-2.034 +birefringence: 0.105-0.135 optical_character: Biaxial + dispersion: 0.051 lustre: Adamantine to resinous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/spinel.yaml b/data/source/minerals/spinel.yaml index 8fead19..0bf98fb 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/spinel.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/spinel.yaml @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ chemistry: MgAl2O4 category: Oxides hardness: 8 sg: 3.58-3.61 -ri: 1.712-1.720 +ri: 1.712-1.740 birefringence: null optical_character: Isotropic dispersion: 0.02 diff --git a/data/source/minerals/tanzanite.yaml b/data/source/minerals/tanzanite.yaml index 41169e3..cdcf15f 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/tanzanite.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/tanzanite.yaml @@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ crystal_system: orthorhombic point_group: mmm chemistry: Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH):V category: Sorosilicates -hardness: 6.5 +hardness: 6-7 sg: 3.10-3.38 ri: 1.691-1.700 -birefringence: 0.008-0.013 +birefringence: 0.006-0.013 optical_character: Biaxial + dispersion: 0.021 lustre: Vitreous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/topaz.yaml b/data/source/minerals/topaz.yaml index acc70de..cd21fe2 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/topaz.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/topaz.yaml @@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ chemistry: Al2SiO4(F,OH)2 category: Nesosilicates hardness: 8 sg: 3.50-3.57 -ri: 1.619-1.627 -birefringence: 0.008 +ri: 1.610-1.640 +birefringence: 0.008-0.010 optical_character: Biaxial + dispersion: 0.014 lustre: Vitreous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/tourmaline.yaml b/data/source/minerals/tourmaline.yaml index 2f5bf1d..e5ccb59 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/tourmaline.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/tourmaline.yaml @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ mineral_group: Tourmaline Group category: Cyclosilicates hardness: 7-7.5 sg: 3.01-3.11 -ri: 1.620-1.640 -birefringence: 0.018 +ri: 1.620-1.650 +birefringence: 0.014-0.021 optical_character: Uniaxial - dispersion: 0.017 lustre: Vitreous diff --git a/data/source/minerals/tsavorite.yaml b/data/source/minerals/tsavorite.yaml index e5c4f3d..7fcc057 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/tsavorite.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/tsavorite.yaml @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ point_group: m3m chemistry: Ca3Al2(SiO4)3:V,Cr mineral_group: Garnet Group category: Nesosilicates -hardness: 7-7.5 +hardness: 6.5-7 sg: 3.61 ri: 1.74 optical_character: Isotropic diff --git a/data/source/minerals/zircon.yaml b/data/source/minerals/zircon.yaml index 7eca18e..330f091 100644 --- a/data/source/minerals/zircon.yaml +++ b/data/source/minerals/zircon.yaml @@ -4,9 +4,13 @@ crystal_system: tetragonal point_group: 4/mmm chemistry: ZrSiO4 category: Nesosilicates -hardness: 7.5 -sg: 4.6-4.7 -ri: 1.925-1.984 +hardness: 6.0-7.5 +sg: 3.9-4.7 +ri: 1.78-1.99 +notes: | + Two populations: high (crystalline) ri 1.925-1.984, sg 4.6-4.7, + hardness 7.5; low (metamict) ri 1.78-1.85, sg 3.9-4.1, hardness ~6.0. + Green/heated stones often metamict. birefringence: 0.059 optical_character: Uniaxial + dispersion: 0.039 diff --git a/data/source/simulants/cubic-zirconia.yaml b/data/source/simulants/cubic-zirconia.yaml index adc2aa3..f3c8595 100644 --- a/data/source/simulants/cubic-zirconia.yaml +++ b/data/source/simulants/cubic-zirconia.yaml @@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ natural_counterpart_id: diamond target_minerals: [diamond] year_first_produced: 1976 diagnostic_synthetic_features: > - Higher SG than diamond (5.65-5.95 vs 3.52), lower hardness (8-8.5), + Higher SG than diamond (5.65-6.00 vs 3.52), lower hardness (8-8.5), higher dispersion (0.060 vs 0.044), singly refractive, thermal probe reads non-diamond, orange flash under crossed filters hardness: "8-8.5" -sg: "5.65-5.95" +sg: "5.65-6.00" ri: "2.15-2.18" birefringence: 0 optical_character: Isotropic diff --git a/data/source/simulants/ggg.yaml b/data/source/simulants/ggg.yaml index a62ab3d..f6fba78 100644 --- a/data/source/simulants/ggg.yaml +++ b/data/source/simulants/ggg.yaml @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ diagnostic_synthetic_features: > rarely seen in modern trade (superseded by CZ) hardness: 6.5 sg: 7.05 -ri: "2.02-2.03" +ri: "1.970" birefringence: 0 optical_character: Isotropic dispersion: 0.045 diff --git a/data/source/simulants/glass-simulant.yaml b/data/source/simulants/glass-simulant.yaml index 0dd209d..8e8f43f 100644 --- a/data/source/simulants/glass-simulant.yaml +++ b/data/source/simulants/glass-simulant.yaml @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ diagnostic_synthetic_features: > conductivity), may show orange flash under Chelsea filter, single refractive, hardness only 5-6 hardness: "5-6" -sg: "2.3-4.5" +sg: "2.3-4.2" ri: "1.50-1.70" birefringence: 0 optical_character: Isotropic (amorphous) diff --git a/data/source/simulants/yag.yaml b/data/source/simulants/yag.yaml index 46a5759..3ae69c6 100644 --- a/data/source/simulants/yag.yaml +++ b/data/source/simulants/yag.yaml @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ origin: simulant growth_method: czochralski natural_counterpart_id: diamond target_minerals: [diamond] -year_first_produced: 1960 +year_first_produced: 1964 diagnostic_synthetic_features: > Lower RI than diamond (1.833 vs 2.417), lower dispersion (0.028 vs 0.044), lower hardness (8 vs 10), singly refractive, thermal probe reads non-diamond diff --git a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-diamond-cvd.yaml b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-diamond-cvd.yaml index 13a3331..50d847c 100644 --- a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-diamond-cvd.yaml +++ b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-diamond-cvd.yaml @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ origin: synthetic growth_method: cvd natural_counterpart_id: diamond manufacturer: Various (Element Six, Diamond Foundry, WD Lab Grown) -year_first_produced: 1952 +year_first_produced: 2003 diagnostic_synthetic_features: > Tabular growth morphology, silicon-vacancy (SiV) centres at 737nm, lack of nitrogen aggregates (Type IIa), phosphorescence (some), diff --git a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-emerald-flux.yaml b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-emerald-flux.yaml index d48c27f..c58cc9a 100644 --- a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-emerald-flux.yaml +++ b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-emerald-flux.yaml @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ id: synthetic-emerald-flux name: Flux-Grown Emerald crystal_system: hexagonal point_group: 6/mmm -chemistry: Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Cr +chemistry: Be3Al2Si6O18:Cr category: synthetic beryl origin: synthetic growth_method: flux diff --git a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-emerald-hydrothermal.yaml b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-emerald-hydrothermal.yaml index bcc7d71..35e52aa 100644 --- a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-emerald-hydrothermal.yaml +++ b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-emerald-hydrothermal.yaml @@ -2,12 +2,12 @@ id: synthetic-emerald-hydrothermal name: Hydrothermal Emerald crystal_system: hexagonal point_group: 6/mmm -chemistry: Be3Al2(SiO3)6:Cr,V +chemistry: Be3Al2Si6O18:Cr,V category: synthetic beryl origin: synthetic growth_method: hydrothermal natural_counterpart_id: emerald -manufacturer: Biron, Tairus, Regency +manufacturer: Biron, Tairus, Regency, Lechleitner year_first_produced: 1960 diagnostic_synthetic_features: > Nail-head spicules, chevron growth zoning (seed plate visible), diff --git a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-ruby-verneuil.yaml b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-ruby-verneuil.yaml index d810a8f..0722c03 100644 --- a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-ruby-verneuil.yaml +++ b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-ruby-verneuil.yaml @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ natural_counterpart_id: ruby year_first_produced: 1902 diagnostic_synthetic_features: > Curved striae, spherical gas bubbles, uniform colour distribution, - no natural inclusions (silk, rutile needles) + no natural inclusions (silk, rutile needles), Plato lines hardness: 9 sg: "3.99-4.01" ri: "1.762-1.770" diff --git a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-sapphire-flux.yaml b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-sapphire-flux.yaml index 2417005..05e1de7 100644 --- a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-sapphire-flux.yaml +++ b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-sapphire-flux.yaml @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ origin: synthetic growth_method: flux natural_counterpart_id: sapphire manufacturer: Chatham -year_first_produced: 1970 +year_first_produced: "1980s" diagnostic_synthetic_features: > Flux remnants (wispy veils), platinum platelets, characteristic flux fingerprint inclusions, no natural silk diff --git a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-sapphire-verneuil.yaml b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-sapphire-verneuil.yaml index 0ec4859..95197ac 100644 --- a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-sapphire-verneuil.yaml +++ b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-sapphire-verneuil.yaml @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ natural_counterpart_id: sapphire year_first_produced: 1910 diagnostic_synthetic_features: > Curved striae, spherical gas bubbles, uniform colour, - no natural inclusions (silk, zoning) + no natural inclusions (silk, zoning), Plato lines hardness: 9 sg: "3.99-4.01" ri: "1.762-1.770" diff --git a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-spinel-verneuil.yaml b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-spinel-verneuil.yaml index 4db6e8d..29a1840 100644 --- a/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-spinel-verneuil.yaml +++ b/data/source/synthetics/synthetic-spinel-verneuil.yaml @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ cleavage: None fracture: Conchoidal colors: [Blue, Red, Colourless, Green, Yellow, Pink] inclusions: [Gas bubbles, Curved striae, Strain patterns] -fluorescence: Variable (blue shows strong red under LW UV due to cobalt) +fluorescence: Variable (red shows strong red under LW UV due to Cr trace impurity) expressions: - slug: boule name: Boule diff --git a/src/mineral_database/data/minerals.db b/src/mineral_database/data/minerals.db index 85ebe33..d772618 100644 Binary files a/src/mineral_database/data/minerals.db and b/src/mineral_database/data/minerals.db differ