Deloryite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About DeloryiteHide
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Formula:
Cu4(UO2)(MoO4)2(OH)6
Colour:
Dark green to black
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
For mineral collector Jean Claude Delory (1953– ), who found the specimen.
Structure is similar to that of markascherite in terms of topology.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1254:2
aeb7bb9e-b344-4a39-a28e-f2c17c630b82
IMA Classification of DeloryiteHide
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IMA Formula:
Cu4(UO2)Mo2O8(OH)6
Type description reference:
Classification of DeloryiteHide
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4.FL.85
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
L : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); sheets of edge-sharing octahedra
48.3.4.1
48 : ANHYDROUS MOLYBDATES AND TUNGSTATES
3 : Basic Anhydrous Molybdates and Tungstates
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dlo | 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 DeloryiteHide
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Transparency:
Transparent, Opaque
Colour:
Dark green to black
Cleavage:
Perfect
cleavages perfect {010}, {100}, good {001}
Density:
4.9(1) g/cm3 (Measured) 4.78 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of DeloryiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.900 _n_β = 1.930 _n_γ = 1.960
2V:
Measured: 90° , Calculated: 88°
δ = 0.060
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Dispersion:
dispersion not observed
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Comments:
Optically yellowish green
Chemistry of DeloryiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Cu4(UO2)(MoO4)2(OH)6
Crystallography of DeloryiteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 19.83(2) Å, b = 6.112(9) Å, c = 5.529(6) Å
β = 103.9°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 3.244 : 1 : 0.905
Unit Cell V:
650.50 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
rosettes to 6 mm, in which individual crystals are 3 x 1 x 0.3 mm, tabular {010}, elongate [001], showing {010}, {100}, and with a rounded termination
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0012779 | Deloryite | Pushcharovsky D Y, Rastsvetaeva R K, Sarp H (1996) Crystal structure of deloryite, Cu4(UO2)[Mo2O8](OH)6 Journal of Alloys and Compounds 239 23-26 | 1996 | Cap Garonne mine, Var, France | 0 | 293 | |
| 0018337 | Deloryite | Tali R, Tabachenko V V, Kovba L M (1993) Crystal structure of Cu4UO2(MoO4)2(OH)6 Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 38 1350-1352 | 1993 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.100 Å | (100) |
| 3.734 Å | (90) |
| 4.815 Å | (80) |
| 2.482 Å | (60) |
| 4.425 Å | (40) |
| 4.276 Å | (40) |
| 3.254 Å | (40) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of DeloryiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mineralogy Department of the Natural History Museum, Geneva, Switzerland
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Sarp, H., Chiappero, P.J. (1992): Deloryite, Cu4(UO2)(MoO4)2(OH)6, a new mineral from the Cap Garonne mine near Le Pradet, Var, France. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte (1992): 58-64.
Synonyms of DeloryiteHide
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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.FL. | Trébeurdenite | Fe2+2Fe3+4O2(OH)10CO3 · 3H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.FL. | Mariakrite | [Ca4Al2(OH)12(H2O)4][Fe2S4] | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 4.FL.05 | Muskoxite | Mg7Fe4O13 · 10H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) |
| 4.FL.05 | Jamborite | Ni2+1-xCo3+x(OH)2-x(SO4)x · nH2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 4.FL.05 | Mössbauerite | Fe3+6O4(OH)8[CO3] · 3H2O | Trig. 3 |
| 4.FL.05 | Meixnerite | Mg6Al2(OH)16(OH)2 · 4H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 4.FL.05 | Woodallite | Mg6Cr2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 4.FL.05 | Fougèrite | Fe2+4Fe3+2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 4.FL.05 | Dritsite | Li2Al4(OH)12Cl2 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m c m |
| 4.FL.05 | Rotemite | Ca4Cr2(OH)12Cl2 · 4H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_c |
| 4.FL.05 | Iowaite | Mg6Fe3+2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 4.FL.10 | Hydrocalumite | Ca4Al2(OH)12(Cl,CO3,OH)2 · 4H2O | Mon. 2 : _P_21 |
| 4.FL.15 | Kuzelite | Ca4Al2(OH)12[SO4] · 6H2O | Trig. |
| 4.FL.20 | Jianshuiite | (Mg,Mn,Ca)Mn3O7 · 3H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 4.FL.20 | Ernienickelite | NiMn3O7 · 3H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 4.FL.20 | Aurorite | Mn2+Mn4+3O7 · 3H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 4.FL.20 | Chalcophanite | ZnMn4+3O7 · 3H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 4.FL.25 | Woodruffite | Zn2+x/2(Mn4+1-xMn3+x)O2 · yH2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 4.FL.30 | Asbolane | (Ni,Co)2-xMn4+(O,OH)4 · nH2O | Hex. |
| 4.FL.30 va | Lampadite | Cu, Mn, O, H | |
| 4.FL.35 | Buserite | Na4Mn14O27 · 21H2O | |
| 4.FL.40 | Takanelite | (Mn,Ca)Mn4O9 · H2O | Hex. |
| 4.FL.40 | Ranciéite | (Ca,Mn2+)0.2(Mn4+,Mn3+)O2 · 0.6H2O | Trig. 3 : _P_3 |
| 4.FL.45 | Birnessite | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 4.FL.55 | Cianciulliite | Mn(Mg,Mn)2Zn2(OH)10 · 2-4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 4.FL.60 | Jensenite | Cu3[TeO6] · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 4.FL.65 | Leisingite | Cu2MgTe6+O6 · 6H2O | Trig. 3 : _P_3 |
| 4.FL.70 | Akdalaite | Al10O14(OH)2 | Hex. |
| 4.FL.75 | Cafetite | CaTi2O5 · H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 4.FL.80 | Mourite | UMo5O12(OH)10 | Mon. |
| 4.FL.90 | Lagalyite | Ca2xMn1-xO2 · 1.5-2H2O | Mon. |
| 4.FL.95 | Tunnerite (of Cornu) | ||
| 4.FL.100 | Carbocalumite | Ca4Al2(OH)12(CO3) · 6H2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_c |
| 4.FL.100 | Mampsisite | Ca4Al2(CO3)(OH)12 · 5H2O | Tric. |
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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 DeloryiteHide
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Localities for DeloryiteHide
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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.
| France | |
|---|---|
| Occitanie Hérault Lodève Le Puech ⓘ Rabejac Est | Dal Bo et al. (2018) |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Var Toulon Le Pradet ⓘ Cap Garonne Mine (TL) |
Sarp et al. (1992) +1 other reference |