Jacquesdietrichite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About JacquesdietrichiteHide
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Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named for Jacques Emile Dietrich, Ph.D., of Nice, France (1926 - 2009), who discovered the mineral. He was a French geologist/mineralogist who spent many years working in Morocco.
This page provides mineralogical data about Jacquesdietrichite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26449:1
ac1bf195-018a-442d-af6c-1e9b303787fd
IMA Classification of JacquesdietrichiteHide
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Type description reference:
Classification of JacquesdietrichiteHide
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6.AB.80
6 : BORATES
A : Monoborates
B : BO3, with additional anions; 1(D) + OH, etc.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jdt | 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 JacquesdietrichiteHide
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Comment:
Hardness could not be accurately measured
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect and very easy {100}, and good {010} and {001}
Density:
3.28(5) g/cm3 (Measured) 3.303 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of JacquesdietrichiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.627(2) _n_β = 1.699(2) _n_γ = 1.769(2)
δ = 0.142
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Comments:
X (deep blue) > Y (medium blue) > Z (pale blue)
X = a
Y = c
Z = b
Chemistry of JacquesdietrichiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Cu2(H2BO3)(OH)3
Crystallography of JacquesdietrichiteHide
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Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.455 Å, b = 5.866 Å, c = 8.668 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.612 : 1 : 1.478
Unit Cell V:
480.75 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Type material: Blades, tablets, scales. {001} is dominant with bounding forms {100} and {010}. Often tapering somewhat in thickness from tip to base.
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0007064 | Jacquesdietrichite | Kampf A R, Favreau G (2004) Jacquesdietrichite, Cu2[BO(OH)2](OH)3, a new mineral from the Tachgagalt mine, Morocco: Description and crystal structure European Journal of Mineralogy 16 361-366 | 2004 | Tachgagalt mine, Morocco | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.734 Å | (100) |
| 3.941 Å | (90) |
| 3.192 Å | (40) |
| 2.545 Å | (45) |
| 2.489 Å | (50) |
| 1.922 Å | (50) |
| 1.838 Å | (40) |
| 1.712 Å | (40) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of JacquesdietrichiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Transparent bright-blue blades, sometimes intergrown into broader blades, and as aggregates of pale-blue scales.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California, USA; 52461.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Probably formed as a secondary low-temperature product of hydrothermal reworking of boron-bearing manganese-oxide ore (gaudefroyite).
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Kampf, A.R., Favreau, G. (2004): Jacquesdietrichite, Cu2[BO(OH)2](OH)3, a new mineral from the Tachgagalt mine, Morocco: Description and crystal structure. European Journal of Mineralogy: 16: 361-366.
Synonyms of JacquesdietrichiteHide
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Other Language Names for JacquesdietrichiteHide
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Simplified Chinese:羟硼铜石
Traditional Chinese:羥硼銅石
Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
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| 6.AB. | Chubarovite | KZn2(BO3)Cl2 | Trig. 32 : _R_32 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.AB. | Rhabdoborite-(Mo) | Mg12Mo6+1.33O6(BO3)6F2 | Hex. 6 : _P_63 |
| 6.AB.05 | Hambergite | Be2(BO3)(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a |
| 6.AB.10 | Berborite | Be2(BO3)(OH,F) · H2O | Trig. |
| 6.AB.15 | Jeremejevite | Al6(BO3)5(F,OH)3 | Hex. 6/m : _P_63/m |
| 6.AB.20 | Yuanfuliite | Mg(Fe3+,Al)O(BO3) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 6.AB.20 | Warwickite | (Mg,Ti,Fe,Al)2O(BO3) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 6.AB.25 | Karlite | (Mg,Al)6.5(BO3)3(OH)4(◻,Cl)0.5 | Orth. 222 : _P_21212 |
| 6.AB.30 | Marinaite | Cu2Fe3+O2(BO3) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 6.AB.30 | Savelievaite | Mg2Cr3+O2(BO3) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b a m |
| 6.AB.30 | Fredrikssonite | Mg2(Mn3+,Fe3+)(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b a m |
| 6.AB.30 | Vonsenite | Fe2+2Fe3+(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b a m |
| 6.AB.30 | Ludwigite | Mg2Fe3+(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b a m |
| 6.AB.30 | Azoproite | (Mg,Fe2+)2(Fe3+,Ti,Mg)(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b a m |
| 6.AB.30 | Bonaccordite | Ni2Fe3+(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b a m |
| 6.AB.35 | Folvikite | Sb5+Mn3+(Mg,Mn2+)10O8(BO3)4 | Mon. 2 : _P_2 |
| 6.AB.35 | Pinakiolite | (Mg,Mn2+)2Mn3+(BO3)O2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 6.AB.40 | Takéuchiite | (Mg,Mn2+)2(Mn3+,Fe3+)(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n n m |
| 6.AB.40 | Blatterite | Sb5+3(Mn3+,Fe3+)9(Mn2+,Mg)35(BO3)16O32 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n n m |
| 6.AB.40 | Orthopinakiolite | (Mg,Mn2+)2Mn3+(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n n m |
| 6.AB.40 | Chestermanite | Mg2(Fe3+,Mn3+,Al,Sb3+)(BO3)O2 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 6.AB.45 | Aluminomagnesiohulsite | (Mg,Fe2+)2(Al,Mg,Sn)(BO3)O2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m |
| 6.AB.45 | Hulsite | (Fe2+,Mg)2(Fe3+,Sn)(BO3)O2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m |
| 6.AB.45 | Magnesiohulsite | (Mg,Fe2+)2(Fe3+,Sn,Mg)(BO3)O2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m |
| 6.AB.50 | Fluoborite | Mg3(BO3)(F,OH)3 | Hex. 6/m : _P_63/m |
| 6.AB.50 | Hydroxylborite | Mg3(BO3)(OH)3 | Hex. 6/m : _P_63/m |
| 6.AB.55 | Shabynite | Mg5(BO3)(OH)5(Cl,OH)2 · 4H2O | Mon. |
| 6.AB.55 | Wightmanite | Mg5(BO3)O(OH)5 · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m |
| 6.AB.60 | Gaudefroyite | Ca4Mn3+2-3(BO3)3(CO3)(O,OH)3 | Hex. |
| 6.AB.65 | Sakhaite | Ca48Mg16(BO3)32(CO3)16 · 2(H2O,HCl) | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_m |
| 6.AB.70 | Harkerite | Ca48Mg16[AlSi4O15(OH)]4(BO3)16(CO3)16 · 2(H2O,HCl) | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 6.AB.75 | Pertsevite-(F) | Mg2(BO3)(F,OH) | Orth. m _m_2 : P n _a_21 |
| 6.AB.75 | Pertsevite-(OH) | Mg2(BO3)(OH) | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a |
| 6.AB.85 | Rhabdoborite-(V) | Mg12(V5+,Mo6+,W6+)1.5O6{[BO3]6-x[(P,As)O4]xF2-x} (x < 1) | Hex. 6 : _P_63 |
| 6.AB.85 | Rhabdoborite-(W) | Mg12(W6+,V5+)1.5O6{[BO3]6-x[(P,As)O4]xF2-x} | Hex. 6 : _P_63 |
| 6.AB.85 | Painite | CaZrAl9(BO3)O15 | Hex. 6/m : _P_63/m |
| 6.AB.90 | Mengxianminite | (Ca,Na)2Sn2(Mg,Fe)3Al8[(BO3)(BeO4)O6]2 | Orth. m _m_2 : F d _d_2 |
Fluorescence of JacquesdietrichiteHide
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Notes:
Dissolves quickly in dilute HCl.
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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Localities for JacquesdietrichiteHide
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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.
| Morocco (TL) | |
|---|---|
| Drâa-Tafilalet Region Zagora Province Agdz Cercle Tansifte Caïdat ⓘ Tachgagalt Mine (TL) | Kampf et al. (2004) |
| USA | |
| Michigan Ontonagon County Mass City ⓘ Caledonia Mine | Travis Olds collection |