Sabelliite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About SabelliiteHide
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Formula:
(Cu,Zn)2Zn(AsO4,SbO4)(OH)3
Type material formula:
Cu2.19Zn0.96(As0.80Sb0.16Si0.05)Σ=1.01O4.31(OH)2.69.
Colour:
Emerald-green, grass-green
Specific Gravity:
4.65 (Calculated)
Name:
To honor Dr. Cesare Sabelli (b. 1934), Consiglio Nazionale della Ricerche, Florence, Italy, who has worked with the copper-bearing alteration minerals of Sardinia, Italy.
The reported crystal structure (Olmi et al., 1995b) and the presence of "SbO4" groups appear questionable (U. Kolitsch, unpublished results; see also U. Kolitsch, P. G. Slade, E. R. T. Tiekink and A. Pring (1999): The structure of antimonian dussertite and the role of antimony in oxysalt minerals. Mineral. Mag. 63, 17-26.).
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3493:3
a3f50e5a-38df-4d68-8ad1-8de86c173042
IMA Classification of SabelliiteHide
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IMA Formula:
Cu2Zn(AsO4)(OH)3
Classification of SabelliiteHide
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8.BE.65
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 > 2:1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sbl | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of SabelliiteHide
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Colour:
Emerald-green, grass-green
Hardness:
VHN15=322 - 469 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Density:
4.65 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Could not be measured due to lack of material.
Optical Data of SabelliiteHide
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RI values:
_n_ω = 1.802 _n_ε = 1.797
δ = 0.005
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Chemistry of SabelliiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
(Cu,Zn)2Zn(AsO4,SbO4)(OH)3
Type material formula:
Cu2.19Zn0.96(As0.80Sb0.16Si0.05)Σ=1.01O4.31(OH)2.69.
Crystallography of SabelliiteHide
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Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.197(2) Å, c = 7.312(1) Å
Unit Cell V:
425.48 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Tabular on {001}, with a characteristic coin-like circular outline.
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0006608 | Sabelliite | Olmi F, Sabelli C, Trosti-Ferroni R (1995) The crystal structure of sabelliite European Journal of Mineralogy 7 1331-1337 | 1995 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.522 Å | (100) |
| 1.550 Å | (100) |
| 1.805 Å | (92) |
| 2.166 Å | (88) |
| 1.513 Å | (85) |
| 4.11 Å | (55) |
| 3.66 Å | (52) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of SabelliiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Green crystals that are both tabular {001} and cylindrical; resembling small coins. The diameter of intergrown crystals rarely exceeds 400 µm; isolated single crystals are up to 200 µm in diameter and 15 µm in thickness. It is often overgrown on foliated aggregates of theisite, and is probably the last mineral to form.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Museum of Natural History, University of Florence, Florence, Italy, 2053/RI.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Hydrothermal vein-like bodies of fluorite, sulphides, and sulphosalts.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of SabelliiteHide
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Other Language Names for SabelliiteHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 8.BE.05 | Augelite | Al2(PO4)(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.BE.10 | Grattarolaite | Fe3+3(PO4)O3 | Trig. 3_m_ : R_3_m |
| 8.BE.15 | Cornetite | Cu3(PO4)(OH)3 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a |
| 8.BE.20 | Clinoclase | Cu3(AsO4)(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 8.BE.25 | Arhbarite | Cu2Mg(AsO4)(OH)3 | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 8.BE.25 | Gilmarite | Cu3(AsO4)(OH)3 | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 8.BE.30 | Allactite | Mn2+7(AsO4)2(OH)8 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 8.BE.30 | Flinkite | Mn2+2Mn3+(AsO4)(OH)4 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 8.BE.30 | Raadeite | Mg7(PO4)2(OH)8 | Mon. 2/m |
| 8.BE.30 | Argandite | Mn7(VO4)2(OH)8 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 8.BE.35 | Chlorophoenicite | (Mn,Mg)3Zn2(AsO4)(OH,O)6 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 8.BE.35 | Magnesiochlorophoenicite | (Mg,Mn)3Zn2(AsO4)(OH,O)6 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 8.BE.35 | Mineral E (of Dunn, et. al., 1982) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) | |
| 8.BE.40 | Gerdtremmelite | (Zn,Fe)(Al,Fe)2(AsO4)(OH)5 | Tric. |
| 8.BE.45 | Dixenite | CuMn2+14Fe2+(SiO4)2(As5+O4)(As3+O3)5(OH)6 | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 8.BE.45 | Hematolite | (Mn,Mg,Al,Fe3+)15(As5+O4)2(As3+O3)(OH)23 | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 8.BE.45 | Kraisslite | Zn3(Mn,Mg)25(Fe3+,Al)(As3+O3)2[(Si,As5+)O4]10(OH)16 | Orth. 222 : _C_2221 |
| 8.BE.45 | Mcgovernite | Mn19Zn3(AsO4)3(AsO3)(SiO4)3(OH)21 | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) |
| 8.BE.45 | Arakiite | (Zn,Mn2+)(Mn2+,Mg)12(Fe3+,Al)2(As5+O4)2(As3+O3)(OH)23 | Mon. m : B b |
| 8.BE.45 | Turtmannite | (Mn,Mg)22.5Mg3-3x((V5+,As5+)O4)3(As3+O3)x(SiO4)3O5-5x(OH)20+x | Trig. |
| 8.BE.45 | Carlfrancisite | Mn2+3(Mn2+,Mg,Fe3+,Al)42[As3+O3]2(As5+O4)4[(Si,As5+)O4]6[(As5+,Si)O4]2(OH)42 | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_c |
| 8.BE.50 | Synadelphite | Mn2+9(As5+O4)2(As3+O3)(OH)9 · 2H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 8.BE.55 | Holdenite | (Mn2+,Mg)6Zn3(AsO4)2(SiO4)(OH)8 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C c c a |
| 8.BE.60 | Kolicite | Mn2+7Zn4(AsO4)2(SiO4)2(OH)8 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C m c a |
| 8.BE.70 | Jarosewichite | Mn2+3Mn3+(AsO4)(OH)6 | Orth. 222 |
| 8.BE.75 | Theisite | Cu5Zn5(AsO4,SbO4)2(OH)14 | Orth. |
| 8.BE.80 | Coparsite | Cu4(AsO4,VO4)O2Cl | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c m |
| 8.BE.85 | Waterhouseite | Mn2+7(PO4)2(OH)8 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 8.BE.90 | Vasilseverginite | Cu9O4(AsO4)2(SO4)2 | Mon. 2/m |
Fluorescence of SabelliiteHide
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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 SabelliiteHide
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Localities for SabelliiteHide
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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.
| Austria | |
|---|---|
| Tyrol Schwaz District Ringenwechsel mining district ⓘ Weißer Schrofen | E Lackner collection |
| Hungary | |
| Veszprém County Balatonfüred District Balatonfüred ⓘ Hajógyári Quarry | HOM Collection |
| Italy | |
| Friuli Venezia Giulia Udine Province Forni Avoltri ⓘ Monte Avanza Mine | Carnia (Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia) +1 other reference |
| Lombardy Lecco Province Valsassina Introbio ⓘ Camisolo Pass Mine |
Vergani (2019) +1 other reference |
| Sardinia South Sardinia Province Domusnovas ⓘ Is Murvonis Mine (TL) | Olmi et al. (1995) |
| Narcao ⓘ Rosas Mine Complex (Rosas Mine) | Gian Claudio Lecca et al. (2024) |
| Spain | |
| Andalusia Almería Tíjola ⓘ Las Cocotas Mine | Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) |
| Asturias Cabrales Prado Ortiguero Hoyos de Alda ⓘ Delfina Mine (Alda mine; Minona) | Vrtiška L et al. (2017) +1 other reference |
| Switzerland | |
| Valais Sierre Anniviers Saint-Luc ⓘ Les Moulins Mine | Ansermet (2012) |