Srckinaasin

Srckinaasin is a hypothetical mineral species described in mineralogical literature as a rare strontium-bearing arsenate. In the proposed classification, it is grouped with arsenate minerals and is noted for a layered crystal framework that may accommodate various cations.

Occurrence and geology: Reported from speculative pegmatite and hydrothermal vein environments in a fictional region. It is typically associated with other strontium minerals and with arsenates.

Physical and chemical properties: Crystals are described as colorless to pale pink, transparent to translucent; Mohs hardness around 5–6; vitreous to resinous luster; estimated specific gravity around 4.0–4.5. The composition is primarily strontium with arsenate groups; trace cations may include calcium or sodium in solid-solution.

Structure and synthesis: The crystal system is tentative, possibly monoclinic; structure consists of arsenate tetrahedra linked to Sr2+ layers. Synthetic analogs have been produced by hydrothermal methods at high temperature and pressure, with results suggesting limited stability outside laboratory conditions.

Nomenclature and status: The name Srckinaasin was proposed by the authors of the original description, combining the chemical symbol for strontium with a constructed suffix. As of now, the mineral has not been approved by the International Mineralogical Association and remains a subject of ongoing verification; additional specimens are required to confirm its existence and determine precise properties.