Schneiderhöhnite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About SchneiderhöhniteHide
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Formula:
Fe2+Fe3+3As3+5O13
Colour:
Usually black to blackish brown
Lustre:
Sub-Adamantine, Resinous, Sub-Metallic
Name:
Named after Hans Schneiderhöhn [June 2, 1887, Mainz, Germany - August 5, 1962, Sölden, Schwarzwald, Germany], professor of Mineralogy, University of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Specialist in granite pegmatites.
This page provides mineralogical data about Schneiderhöhnite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3571:8
aef4683c-fba0-4a48-9c0c-de2f754492a9
IMA Classification of SchneiderhöhniteHide
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Classification of SchneiderhöhniteHide
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4.JA.35
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
A : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites; without additional anions, without H2O
45.1.12.1
45 : ACID AND NORMAL ANTIMONITES AND ARSENITES
1 : Miscellaneous
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Snh | 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 SchneiderhöhniteHide
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Sub-Adamantine, Resinous, Sub-Metallic
Colour:
Usually black to blackish brown
Cleavage:
Perfect
{100} perfect; two others distinct.
Density:
4.3 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.33 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of SchneiderhöhniteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 2.110 _n_γ = 2.130
δ = 0.020
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Anisotropism:
Weak, greenish to brownish.
Bireflectance:
Not apparent.
Internal Reflections:
Reddish brown.
Comments:
Reddish-brown to bright yellow.
Comments:
Refractive indices are >2.11 and <2.13.
Absorption: X > Y < Z.
Reflectance lower than chalcocite.
Chemistry of SchneiderhöhniteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Fe2+Fe3+3As3+5O13
Crystallography of SchneiderhöhniteHide
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Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.945(3) Å, b = 10.022(3) Å, c = 9.161(4) Å
α = 62.942(5)°, β = 116.072(6)°, γ = 81.722(6)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.893 : 1 : 0.914
Unit Cell V:
593.13 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Cooper and Hawthorne, 2016. Refined to R1=1.4%.
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 7.27 Å | (100) |
| 4.14 Å | (70) |
| 3.93 Å | (60) |
| 3.64 Å | (80) |
| 3.35 Å | (80) |
| 2.97 Å | (100) |
| 2.91 Å | (100) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of SchneiderhöhniteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Druses, with aggregates of crystals up to 7 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
No designated type material.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of SchneiderhöhniteHide
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Other Language Names for SchneiderhöhniteHide
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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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| 4.JA.05 | Leiteite | Zn(As2O4) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.JA.10 | Reinerite | Zn3(AsO3)2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b a m |
| 4.JA.15 | Karibibite | Fe3+3(As3+O2)4(As3+2O5)(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 4.JA.20 | Kusachiite | CuBi2O4 | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_4/n n c |
| 4.JA.20 | Schafarzikite | Fe2+Sb3+2O4 | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_42/m b c |
| 4.JA.20 | Trippkeite | Cu2+As3+2O4 | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_42/m b c |
| 4.JA.20 | Igelströmite | Fe3+(Sb3+Pb2+)O4 | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_42/m b c |
| 4.JA.20 | Manganoschafarzikite | MnSb2O4 | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_42/m b c |
| 4.JA.25 | Apuanite | Fe2+Fe3+4Sb3+4O12S | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_42/m b c |
| 4.JA.30 | Versiliaite | Fe2Fe4Sb6O16S | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b a m |
| 4.JA.40 | Zimbabweite | (Na,K)2PbAs4(Ta,Nb,Ti)4O18 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 4.JA.45 | Ludlockite | PbFe3+4As3+10O22 | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 4.JA.50 | Paulmooreite | Pb2[As2O5] | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 4.JA.55 | Stibivanite | Sb2VO5 | Orth. |
| 4.JA.60 | Chadwickite | (UO2)[HAsO3] | Tet. |
Fluorescence of SchneiderhöhniteHide
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Other InformationHide
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Thermal Behaviour:
Heating at 800 deg causes a gain in weight.
Health Risks:
Contains arsenic.
Internet Links for SchneiderhöhniteHide
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References for SchneiderhöhniteHide
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Reference List:
Hawthorne, Frank C., Jambor, John L., Bladh, Kenneth W., Burke, Ernst A. J., Grice, Joel D., Phillips, Don, Roberts, Andrew C., Schedler, Robert A., E., James (1987) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 72 (9-10) 1023-1028
Localities for SchneiderhöhniteHide
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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the 
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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.
| Brazil | |
|---|---|
| Minas Gerais Conselheiro Pena Barra do Cuieté ⓘ Urucum claim | Atencio et al. (2004) |
| Galiléia Sapucaia do Norte ⓘ Boca Rica claim | Alain Hanson collection |
| Chile | |
| Atacama Copiapó Province Tierra Amarilla Pampa Larga mining district ⓘ Jote Mine | collected and analysed by french ... |
| ⓘ Veta Negra Mine | maurizio dini collection - quantitative ... |
| France | |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine Haute-Vienne Bellac Vaulry ⓘ Vaulry Mines ? | Queneau (n.d.) |
| Occitanie Lozère Florac Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue ⓘ Cévennes I placers ? | Dill (2008) |
| Iran | |
| Markazi Province Shazand County ⓘ Nezam Abad prospect | Nezafatis (2006) |
| Japan | |
| Oita Prefecture Saiki City ⓘ Kiura Mine | Kikukawa & Yamada (2001) |
| Kazakhstan | |
| East Kazakhstan Region ⓘ Qalba Range | Voloshin A.V. et al. (1989) |
| Morocco | |
| Drâa-Tafilalet Region Ouarzazate Province Amerzgane Cercle Ouisselsate Caïdat ⓘ Khder Mine | Favreau et al. (2006) |
| Méchoui ⓘ Méchoui deposit | Favreau et al. (2006) |
| ⓘ Méchoui I | Favreau et al. (2007) |
| Zagora Province Agdz Cercle Tansifte Caïdat Oumlil ⓘ Oumlil Mine (incl. Oumlil East Mine) | Favreau et al. (2006) |
| Tamdrost ⓘ Tamdrost Mine | Favreau et al. (2006) |
| Namibia | |
| Erongo Region Karibib Constituency Davib Ost Farm 61 ⓘ Ariakas No. 2 pegmatite | Cooper et al. (2016) |
| Oshikoto Region Tsumeb ⓘ Tsumeb Mine (Ongopolo Mine) (TL) |
Ottemann et al. (1973) +1 other reference |
| Spain | |
| Andalusia Córdoba Belalcázar ⓘ Alcantarilla mine | Rewitzer C. +1 other reference |
| USA | |
| South Dakota Custer County Custer Mining District Pringle Cicero Peak ⓘ White Elephant Mine | Smith et al. (2000) |