Theoparacelsite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

About TheoparacelsiteHide

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Colour:

Dark pistachio green

Lustre:

Adamantine, Vitreous

Specific Gravity:

4.72 (Calculated)

Crystal System:

Orthorhombic

Name:

For Swiss scientist Paracelsus, whose full name was Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim (1493–1541), an eminent physician, chemist, toxicologist and alchemist who also worked in metallurgy and in mineralogy.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:10589:7

e8496c33-35b6-4d92-84e6-b2e331315a6e

IMA Classification of TheoparacelsiteHide

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IMA Formula:

Cu3(OH)2As2O7

Type description reference:

Classification of TheoparacelsiteHide

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8.BB.65

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 about 1:1

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Physical Properties of TheoparacelsiteHide

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Colour:

Dark pistachio green

Density:

4.72(1) g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of TheoparacelsiteHide

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RI values:

_n_α = 1.810(1) _n_β = 1.820(1) _n_γ = 1.860(1)

2V:

Measured: 57° (3), Calculated: 54°

δ = 0.050

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Optical Extinction:

X = a; Y = c; Z = b.

Comments:

α = light olive green, β = olive green, γ = dark
green.

Chemistry of TheoparacelsiteHide

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Mindat Formula:

Cu3(As2O7)(OH)2

Crystallography of TheoparacelsiteHide

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Crystal System:

Orthorhombic

Class (H-M):

m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) - Dipyramidal

Cell Parameters:

a = 8.3212(8) Å, b = 2.9377(3) Å, c = 4.6644(5) Å

Ratio:

a:b:c = 2.833 : 1 : 1.588

Unit Cell V:

114.02 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

Anhedral grains 0.2 × 0.1 × 0.05 mm, as smaller equidimension
crystals, and as rectangular crystals elongate [010], flattened
{001}, showing {001}, {010}, {100}, {110}, and {101}; also
powdery, and as pseudomorphs after olivenite.

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Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of TheoparacelsiteHide

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General Appearance of Type Material:

Aggregates in cuprite cavities 1 mm in diameter. The aggregates consist of
crystals (up to 0.2x0.1x0.05 mm), rectangular elongate crystals (up to 90x10x5 µm), perfect rectangular crystals (10x7 x µm), equidimensional crystals (~20 µm), pseudomorphs after thin acicular crystals of olivenite. Also as powder.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Natural History Museum of Geneva, Switzerland.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Sarp, H. and Cerny R., 2001, Theoparacelsite, Cu3(OH)2As2O7, a new mineral: its description and crystal structure: Arkives de Science Genève: 54(1): 7-14.

Synonyms of TheoparacelsiteHide

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Other Language Names for TheoparacelsiteHide

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Common AssociatesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

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Fluorescence of TheoparacelsiteHide

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Health Risks:

No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for TheoparacelsiteHide

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Localities for TheoparacelsiteHide

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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.