Capgaronnite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About CapgaronniteHide
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Cl may be replaced by minor Br and I.
Colour:
Black, gray, greenish, yellow
Lustre:
Sub-Adamantine, Sub-Metallic
Specific Gravity:
6.19 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named for the type locality, the Cap Garonne Mine, France.
This page provides mineralogical data about Capgaronnite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:886:8
99be4232-85a7-4134-8421-01d8d6f55d67
IMA Classification of CapgaronniteHide
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Approval history:
IMA1990-011
Type description reference:
Classification of CapgaronniteHide
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2.FC.20a
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
F : Sulfides of arsenic, alkalies; sulfides with halide, oxide, hydroxide, H2O
C : With Cl, Br, I (halide-sulfides)
2.15.6.1
2 : SULFIDES
15 : Chlor-sulfides
6.5.6
6 : Sulphosalts - Sulphostannates, Sulphogermanates,Sulpharsenates, Sulphantimonates, Sulphovanadates and Sulphohalides
5 : Sulphohalides
Mineral SymbolsHide
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As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cga | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of CapgaronniteHide
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Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sorry, your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. | Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of CapgaronniteHide
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Sub-Adamantine, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Black, gray, greenish, yellow
Hardness Data:
Could not be measured
Comment:
Could not be measured due to small grain size
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
6.19 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of CapgaronniteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 2.200 _n_γ = 2.300
δ = 0.100
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Dispersion:
relatively strong
Comments:
X = dark brown; Z = gray to purple
Chemistry of CapgaronniteHide
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Mindat Formula:
AgHgClS
Cl may be replaced by minor Br and I.
Crystallography of CapgaronniteHide
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Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.803(8) Å, b = 12.87(1) Å, c = 4.528(7) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.529 : 1 : 0.352
Unit Cell V:
396.45 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Prismatic, elongated along [001] and flattened on {010}. Observed forms are {010}, {100}, {110}, and {h_0_l}.
Twinning:
Contact twinning with the composition plane {h_0_l}.
Comment:
Space Group: P21212.
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001444 | Capgaronnite | Mason B, Mumme W G, Sarp H (1992) Capgaronnite, HgSAg(Cl,Br,I), a new sulfide-halide mineral from Var, France American Mineralogist 77 197-200 |  |
1992 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.664 Å | (100) |
| 3.762 Å | (60) |
| 3.637 Å | (60) |
| 6.43 Å | (40) |
| 2.265 Å | (40) |
| 3.283 Å | (30) |
| 2.047 Å | (20) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of CapgaronniteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Small tufted aggregates or isolated crystals to a length of 0.1 mm
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Secondary mineralization in a copper-lead mine in Triassic conglomerates and sandstone.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Mason, B., Mumme, W.G., Sarp, H. (1992) Capgaronnite, HgS·Ag(Cl,Br,I), a new sulfide-halide mineral from Var, France. American Mineralogist: 77: 197-200.
Synonyms of CapgaronniteHide
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Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 2.FC. | Demicheleite-(I) | BiSI | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.FC.05 | Djerfisherite | K6(Fe,Cu,Ni)25S26Cl | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : P m_3_m |
| 2.FC.05 | Thalfenisite | Tl6(Fe,Ni,Cu)25S26Cl | Iso. |
| 2.FC.05 | Owensite | (Ba,Pb)6(Cu,Fe,Ni)25S27 | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : P m_3_m |
| 2.FC.05 | Cu-djerfisherite | K6(Cu,Fe)25S26Cl | |
| 2.FC.05 | Zoharite | (Ba,K)6(Fe,Cu,Ni)25S27 | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : P m_3_m |
| 2.FC.05 | Gmalimite | K6◻Fe2+24S27 | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : P m_3_m |
| 2.FC.10 | Bartonite | K6Fe20S26S | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _I_4/m m m |
| 2.FC.10 | Chlorbartonite | K6Fe24S26(Cl,S) | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _I_4/m m m |
| 2.FC.15a | Arzakite | Hg2+3S2(Br,Cl)2 | Mon. |
| 2.FC.15a | Corderoite | Hg2+3S2Cl2 | Iso. m_3(2/m_3) |
| 2.FC.15c | Grechishchevite | Hg2+3S2(Br,Cl,I)2 | Tet. |
| 2.FC.15a | Lavrentievite | Hg2+3S2(Cl,Br)2 | Mon. |
| 2.FC.15d | Radtkeite | Hg2+3S2ICl | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 2.FC.15b | Kenhsuite | Hg2+3S2Cl2 | Orth. |
| 2.FC.20c | Perroudite | Hg5Ag4S5(I,Br)2Cl2 | Orth. 222 : _P_21212 |
| 2.FC.20b | Iltisite | HgAgSCl | Hex. |
| 2.FC.20d | Hanauerite | AgHgSI | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m m a |
| 2.FC.25 | Demicheleite-(Br) | BiSBr | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 2.FC.25 | Demicheleite-(Cl) | BiSCl | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
Other InformationHide
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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 CapgaronniteHide
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Localities for CapgaronniteHide
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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.