Tonci Balic Zunic

Tonci Balic Zunic

Associate Professor emeritus


  1. 2010
  2. Published

    (Na,Ca)(Ti3+,Mg)Si2O6-clinopyroxenes at high pressure: influence of cation substitution on elastic behavior and phase transition

    Ulrich, A., Miletich, R., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Olsen, L. A., Nestola, F., Wildner, M. & Ohashi, H., 2010, In: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals. 37, 1, p. 25-43 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Crystal structure analyses of four tourmaline specimens from the Cleopatra's Mines (Egypt) and Jabal Zalm (Saudi Arabia), and the role of Al in the tourmaline group

    Bosi, F., Balic Zunic, Tonci & Surour, A. A., 2010, In: American Mineralogist. 95, 4, p. 510-518 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Dependence of the lone pair of bismuth on coordination environment and pressure: an ab initio study on Cu4Bi5S10 and Bi2S3

    Olsen, L. A., López-Solano, J., García, A., Balic Zunic, Tonci & Makovicky, Emil, 2010, In: Journal of Solid State Chemistry. 183, 9, p. 2133-2143 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Heklaite, KNaSiF6, a new fumarolic mineral from Hekla volcano, Iceland

    Garavelli, A., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Mitolo, D., Acquafredda, P., Leonardsen, E. & Jakobsson, S. P., 2010, In: Mineralogical Magazine. 74, 1, p. 147-157 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    High-pressure systematic of NaMe3+Si2O6 pyroxenes: volume compression vs Me3+ cation radius

    Periotto, B., Nestola, F., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Pasqual, D., Alvaro, M. & Ohashi, H., 2010, In: Geophysical Research Abstracts. 12

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearch

  7. Published

    New accurate compression data for γ-Fe2SiO4

    Nestola, F., Boffa-Ballaran, T., Koch-Müller, M., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Taran, M., Olsen, L. A., Princivalle, F., Secco, L. & Lundegaard, L., 2010, In: Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors. 183, 3-4, p. 421-425 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Packing schemes of cavities in selected clathrasils and zeolites and the analogous packings of atoms in crystal structures

    Hem, C. P., Makovicky, Emil & Balic Zunic, Tonci, 2010, In: American Mineralogist. 95, 10, p. 1429-1438 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Paleo-redox boundaries in fractured granite

    Dideriksen, K., Christiansen, B. C., Frandsen, C., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Steen, M. & Stipp, S. L. S., 2010, In: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 74, p. 2866-2880 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Thermal expansion of CaIrO3

    Katerinopoulou, A., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Krüger, H., Kahlenberg, V. & Trønnes, R., 2010, In: Res Terrae, Ser. A, Contributions. 31, p. 8-11 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference articleResearch

  11. Published

    Time-response relationship of nano and micro particle induced lung inflammation. Quartz as reference compound

    Roursgaard, Martin, Poulsen, Steen Seier, Poulsen, Lars K., Hammer, M., Jensen, K. A., Utsunomiya, S., Ewing, R. C., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Nielsen, G. D. & Larsen, S. T., 2010, In: Human & Experimental Toxicology. 29, 11, p. 915-933 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  12. 2011
  13. Published

    Application of powder X-ray diffraction and the Rietveld method to the analysis of oxidation processes and products in sulphidic mine tailings

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, Katerinopoulou, A. & Edsberg, A., 2011, In: Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Abhandlungen / Journal of Mineralogy and Geochemistry. 188, 1, p. 31-47 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Crystal chemistry of nephelines from ijolites and nepheline-rich pegmatites: influence of composition and genesis on the crystal structure investigated by X-ray diffraction

    Vulić, P., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Belmonte, L. J. & Kahlenberg, V., 2011, In: Mineralogy and Petrology. 101, 3, p. 185-194 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    High-pressure crystal structure investigation of synthetic Fe2SiO4 spinel

    Nestola, F., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Koch-Müller, M., Secco, L., Princivalle, F., Parisi, F. & Negro, A. D., 2011, In: Mineralogical Magazine. 75, 5, p. 2649–2655 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Pressure induced phase transition in Pb6Bi2S9

    Olsen, L. A., Friese, K., Makovicky, Emil, Balic Zunic, Tonci, Morgenroth, W. & Grzechnik, A., 2011, In: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals. 38, 1, p. 1-10 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Structure refinement of Ag-free heyrovskýite from Vulcano (Aeolian Islands, Italy)

    Pinto, D., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Garavelli, A. & Vurro, F., 2011, In: American Mineralogist. 96, 7, p. 1120-1128 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Comparison between beryllium and diamond-backing plates in diamond-anvil cells: application to single-crystal X-ray diffraction high-pressure data

    Periotto, B., Nestola, F., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Angel, R. J., Miletich, R. & Olsen, L. A., 20 May 2011, In: Review of Scientific Instruments. 82, 5 p., 055111.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  19. 2012
  20. Published

    Application of the ellipsoid modeling of the average shape of nanosized crystallites in powder diffraction

    Katerinopoulou, A., Balic Zunic, Tonci & Lundegaard, L. F., 2012, In: Journal of Applied Crystallography. 45, 1, p. 22-27 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Crystal structure of (Bi0.94Sb1.06)S3 and reconsideration of cation distribution over mixed sites in the bismuthinitestibnite solid-solution series

    Poleti, D., Karanović, L., Balic Zunic, Tonci & Gržetić, I., 2012, In: Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Abhandlungen / Journal of Mineralogy and Geochemistry. 189, 2, p. 177-187 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Crystal-structure properties and the molecular nature of hydrostatically compressed realgar

    Hejny, C., Sagl, R., Többens, D. M., Miletich, R., Wildner, M., Nasdala, L., Ullrich, A. & Balic Zunic, Tonci, 2012, In: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals. 39, 5, p. 399-412 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    High-pressure behavior of NaInSi2O6 and the influence of Me3+ on the compressibility of NaMe3+Si2O6 silicates

    Periotto, B., Nestola, F., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Pasqual, D., Alvaro, M. & Ohashi, H., 2012, In: Solid State Communications. 152, 2, p. 132-137 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    Jakobssonite, CaAlF5, a new mineral from fumaroles at the Eldfell and Hekla volcanoes, Iceland

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, Garavelli, A., Mitolo, D., Acquafredda, P. & Leonardsen, E., 2012, In: Mineralogical Magazine. 76, 3, p. 751–760 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Order–disorder–reorder process in thermally treated dolomite samples: a combined powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction study

    Zucchini, A., Comodi, P., Katerinopoulou, A., Balic Zunic, Tonci, McCammon, C. & Frondini, F., 2012, In: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals. 39, 4, p. 319–328 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Re-investigation of the crystal structure of enstatite under high-pressure conditions

    Periotto, B., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Nestola, F., Katerinopoulou, A. & Angel, R. J., 2012, In: American Mineralogist. 97, 10, p. 1741–1748 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    The role of the Sb3+ lone-electron pairs and Fe2+ coordination in the high-pressure behavior of berthierite

    Periotto, B., Balic Zunic, Tonci & Nestola, F., 2012, In: The Canadian Mineralogist. 50, 2, p. 201-218 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. 2013
  29. Published

    Full analysis of feldspar texture and crystal structure by combining X-ray and electron techniques

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, Piazolo, S., Katerinopoulou, A. & Schmith, J. H., 2013, In: American Mineralogist. 98, 1, p. 41–52 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Quadratite, AgCdAsS3: chemical composition, crystal structure, and OD character

    Bindi, L., Spry, P. G., Bonazzi, P., Makovicky, Emil & Balic Zunic, Tonci, Jan 2013, In: American Mineralogist. 98, 1, p. 242–247 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    High-pressure X-ray study of LiCrSi2O6 clinopyroxene and the general compressibility trends of Li-clinopyroxenes.

    Periotto, B., Angel, R. J., Nestola, F., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Fontana, C., Pasqual, D., Alvaro, M. & Redhammer, G. J., May 2013, In: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals. 40, 5, p. 387-399 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Leonardsenite, MgAlF5(H2O)2, a new mineral species from Eldfell Volcano, Heimaey Island, Iceland

    Mitolo, D., Garavelli, A., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Acquafredda, P. & Jakobsson, S. P., 1 Jun 2013, In: Canadian Mineralogist. 51, 3, p. 377-386 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  33. 2014
  34. Published

    Importance of surface structure on dissolution of fluorite: implications for surface dynamics and dissolution rates.

    Godinho, J., Piazolo, S. & Balic Zunic, Tonci, 2014, In: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 126, p. 398-410 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Manganiferous minerals of the epidote group from the Archaean basement of West Greenland

    Katerinopoulou, A., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Kolb, J., Berger, A. & Secher, K., 2014, In: Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark. 62, p. 27-37 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Oskarssonite, AlF3, a new fumarolic mineral from Eldfell volcano, Heimaey, Iceland.

    Jacobsen, M. J., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Mitolo, D., Katerinopoulou, A., Garavelli, A. & Jakobsson, S. P., 2014, In: Mineralogical Magazine. 78, 1, p. 215-222 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    The crystal structure of bøgvadite (Na2SrBa2Al4F20).

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, 2014, In: Mineralogy and Petrology. 108, 4, p. 479-486 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    The high-pressure behavior of bloedite: a synchrotron single-crystal X-ray diffraction study.

    Comodi, P., Nazzareni, S., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Zucchini, A. & Hanfland, M., 2014, In: American Mineralogist. 99, 2-3, p. 511-518 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  39. 2015
  40. Published

    Byrudite, (Be,□)(V3+,Ti)3O6, a new mineral from the Byrud emerald mine, South Norway.

    Raade, G., Balic Zunic, Tonci & Stanley, C. J., 2015, In: Mineralogical Magazine. 79, 2, p. 261-268 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    The crystal structure of baliczunicite, Bi2O(SO4)2, a new natural bismuth oxide sulfate

    Pinto, D., Garavelli, A. & Balic Zunic, Tonci, 2015, In: Mineralogical Magazine. 79, 3, p. 597-611 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    The solid solutions of rebulite and jankovićite in the phase system Tl2S-As2S3-Sb2S3.

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, Moëlo, Y., Karanovic, L. & Berlepsch, P., 2015, In: Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. 34, 1, p. 125-132 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  43. 2016
  44. Published

    Dehydration of blödite, Na2Mg(SO4)2(H2O)4, and leonite, K2Mg(SO4)2(H2O)4

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, Birkedal, R., Katerinopoulou, A. & Comodi, P., 2016, In: European Journal of Mineralogy. 28, 1, p. 33-42 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Fumarolic minerals: an overview of active European volcanoes

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, Garavelli, A., Jakobsson, S. P., Jonasson, K., Katerinopoulos, A., Kyriakopoulos, K. & Acquafredda, P., 2016, Updates in Volcanology - From Volcano Modelling to Volcano Geology. Nemeth, K. (ed.). InTechOpen, p. 267-322 56 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  46. Published

    Coupling between mineral reactions, chemical changes in groundwater, and earthquakes in Iceland

    Andrén, M., Stockmann, G., Skelton, A., Sturkell, E., Mörth, C., Guðrúnardóttir, H. R., Keller, N. S., Odling, N., Dahrén, B., Broman, C., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Hjartarson, H., Siegmund, H., Freund, F. & Kockum, I., Apr 2016, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 121, 4, p. 2315-2337 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Thermal stability of extended clusters in dravite: a combined EMP, SREF and FTIR study

    Bosi, F., Skogby, H. & Balic Zunic, Tonci, Jun 2016, In: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals. 43, 6, p. 395-407 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  48. 2017
  49. Published

    Dyrnaesite-(La) a new hyperagpaitic mineral from the Ilímaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland

    Rønsbo, J. G., Balic Zunic, Tonci & Petersen, O. V., 2017, In: Mineralogical Magazine. 81, 1, p. 103-111 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Hydrothermal flake graphite mineralisation in Paleoproterozoic rocks of south-east Greenland

    Rosing-Schow, N., Bagas, L., Kolb, J., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Korte, Christoph & Fiorentini, M., 2017, In: Mineralium Deposita. 52, 5, p. 769-789 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    Metal transport and remobilisation in a basin affected by acid mine drainage: the role of ochreous amorphous precipitates

    Consani, S., Carbone, C., Dinelli, E., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Cutroneo, L., Capello, M., Salviulo, G. & Lucchetti, G., 2017, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 24, 18, p. 15735-15747 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  52. Published

    The crystal structure of the new mineral dyrnaesite-(La), Na8CeIVREE2(PO4)6

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, 2017, In: Mineralogical Magazine. 81, 1, p. 199-208 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  53. 2018
  54. Published

    A high-pressure phase transition in chalcostibite, CuSbS2

    Comodi, P., Guidon, F., Nazzareni, S., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Zucchini, A., Makovicky, Emil & Prakapenka, V., 2018, In: European Journal of Mineralogy. 30, 3, p. 491-505 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  55. Published

    Commercial alkaline earth boroaluminosilicate glasses for sealing solid oxide cell stacks. Part I: Development of glass-ceramic microstructure and thermomechanical properties

    Agersted, K. & Balic Zunic, Tonci, 2018, In: International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. 15, 2, p. 255-266 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  56. Published

    Commercial alkaline earth boroaluminosilicate glasses for sealing solid oxide cell stacks. Part II: Characterization of devitrification and glass-ceramic phase assemblages

    Agersted, K. & Balic Zunic, Tonci, 2018, In: International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. 15, 2, p. 267-285 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  57. Published

    Control of a calcite inhibitor (phosphate) and temperature on ikaite precipitation in Ikka Fjord, southwest Greenland

    Stockmann, G., Tollefsen, E., Skelton, A., Bruchert, V., Balic Zunic, Tonci, Langhof, J., Skogby, H. & Karlsson, A., 2018, In: Applied Geochemistry. 89, p. 11-22 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  58. Published

    Topsoeite, FeF3(H2O)3, a new fumarolic mineral from the Hekla Volcano, Iceland

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, Garavelli, A. & Mitolo, D., 2018, In: European Journal of Mineralogy. 30, 4, p. 841-848 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  59. Published

    Verneite, Na2Ca3Al2F14, a New Aluminum Fluoride Mineral from Icelandic and Vesuvius Fumaroles

    Balic Zunic, Tonci, Garavelli, A., Pinto, D. & Mitolo, D., 2018, In: Minerals. 8, 12, 10 p., 553.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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