Corderoite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

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About CorderoiteHide

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Colour:

Light orange-pink, salmon pink brown; turns pale grey, then black on prolonged exposure to light.

Specific Gravity:

6.845 (Calculated)

Name:

Named for the Cordero mine, the type locality. The current McDermitt mine now includes the older Cordero mine complex.

This page provides mineralogical data about Corderoite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:1127:9

2ba7b270-8408-4e2f-9eb6-29088a8ad3fd

IMA Classification of CorderoiteHide

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Type description reference:

Foord, Eugene E., Berendsen, Pieter, Storey, and Lester O. (1974) Corderoite, first natural occurrence of α-Hg3S2Cl2, from the Cordero mercury deposit, Humboldt County, Nevada. American Mineralogist, 59 (7-8) 652-655

Classification of CorderoiteHide

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2.FC.15a

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)

10.3.3.1

10 : OXYHALIDES AND HYDROXYHALIDES
3 : A3(O,OH)2Xq

6.5.1

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
Cde 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 CorderoiteHide

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Colour:

Light orange-pink, salmon pink brown; turns pale grey, then black on prolonged exposure to light.

Hardness:

VHN25=28 - 61 kg/mm2 - Vickers

Comment:

Vickers hardness on synthetic material

Density:

6.845 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of CorderoiteHide

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Chemistry of CorderoiteHide

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Mindat Formula:

Hg2+3S2Cl2

Crystallography of CorderoiteHide

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Class (H-M):

m_3(2/m_3) - Diploidal

Cell Parameters:

a = 8.940(5) Å

Unit Cell V:

714.52 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

Rims and replacements of cinnabar, grains less than 2 microns.

Comment:

Space Group: I213.

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ID Species Reference Link Year Locality Pressure (GPa) Temp (K)
0009337 Corderoite Frueh A J, Gray N (1968) Confirmation and refinement of the structure of Hg3S2Cl2 Acta Crystallographica B24 156-157 1968 synthetic 0 293

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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing Intensity
3.62 Å (100)
2.57 Å (70)
1.749 Å (60)
2.81 Å (50)
2.38 Å (40)
2.10 Å (40)
6.23 Å (30)

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of CorderoiteHide

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General Appearance of Type Material:

Rare as cubic crystals, to 2 mm

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Stanford University, Palo Alto, California; National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 133354.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Foord, E.E., Berendsen, P., Storey, L.O. (1974) Corderoite, first natural occurrence of α-Hg3S2Cl2, from the Cordero mercury deposit, Humboldt County, Nevada. American Mineralogist: 59: 652-655.

Synonyms of CorderoiteHide

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Other Language Names for CorderoiteHide

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Common AssociatesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

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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.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.20a Capgaronnite AgHgClS Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m )
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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Special Storage/
Display Requirements:

On exposure to light darkens to light gray and finally to black.

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 CorderoiteHide

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Reference List:

Foord, Eugene E., Berendsen, Pieter, Storey, and Lester O. (1974) Corderoite, first natural occurrence of α-Hg3S2Cl2, from the Cordero mercury deposit, Humboldt County, Nevada. American Mineralogist, 59 (7-8) 652-655

Localities for CorderoiteHide

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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.

Argentina
San Juan Province Iglesia Department Tudcum Frontera mining district Veladero Mine ? Rudashevsky et al. (2018)
Chile
Atacama Copiapó Province Copiapó Portezuelo Codocedo Unnamed prospect SEM-EDS by Joy Desor +1 other reference
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Var Toulon Le Pradet Cap Garonne Mine North mine Cap Garonne mine museum
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate Kusel Lauterecken-Wolfstein Hinzweiler Hohe Buche Dreyer (1975)
Iran
West Azerbaijan Province Takab County Agh-Darreh Mine ? Daliran (2008)
Kyrgyzstan
Batken Region Kadamjay District Chauvai (Chauvay) Sb-Hg Deposit Kolesar et al. (1993)
Khaidarkan Sb-Hg deposit Vasil'yev et al. (1982) +2 other references
Russia
Tuva Pi-Khem District Uyuk Range Arzak Hg occurrence (Arzakskoye) Pekov (1998) +2 other references
Oorash-Khem River Valley Kadyrel' Hg occurrence Pekov (1998) +1 other reference
Spain
Andalusia Almería Pulpí Azogue Valley mercury deposit Mendoza et al. (2006) +1 other reference
Extremadura Badajoz Usagre Mariquita Mine (Sultana Mine) Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Valencian Community Castellón Chóvar El Hembrar Oriental Mine Joan Vinals & Miguel Calvo (2007)
San Francisco mine Tritlla et al. (1991)
USA
California Kern County Mojave-Rosamond Mining District (Mojave Mining District) Rosamond Middle Butte Middle Buttes deposit (Cactus deposit) Cactus Gold Mine (Blue Eagle Mine; Middle Buttes Mine; Cactus Mine; Cactus Queen Mine; Shumake deposit; Shumake Mine) U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report ...
Nevada Eureka County Carlin Trend Maggie Creek Mining Subdistrict Gold Quarry Mine Jensen et al. (1995)
Lynn Mining District Elko Carlin Gold mine Jensen et al. (1995)
Humboldt County Opalite Mining District McDermitt Mine (TL) McCormack et al. (1998) +1 other reference
Nye County Paradise Peak Mining District Paradise Peak [summit] Paradise Peak [town] Paradise Peak Mine (Goose Mine; Granny Goose; Paradise; FMC deposit; NBMG Sample Sites 1472 - 1473; Goose claims; Gabbs Mine; Nody prospect; Finger Rock prospect; County Line; Ketchup Flat; Paradise Peak project; Sullivan/Paradise Peak) Castor et al. (2004)
Paradise Peak mine open pit John et al. (1989)
Oregon Malheur County Opalite Mining District (McDermitt Mining District) ? McCormack (2000)
Texas Brewster County Mariposa Mine Mineral News: 13 (3)
Utah Piute County Mount Baldy-Ohio Mining District Lucky Boy Mine Collected by and in the collection of ...