Tinsleyite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

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About TinsleyiteHide

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Formula:

KAl2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O

Colour:

Magenta to light brownish red, colourless

Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Name:

Named in 1984 by P. J. Dunn, Roland C. Rouse, Tom J. Campbell, and Willard L. Roberts in honor of Frank C. Tinsley [July 10, 1916 Lakewood, Colorado, USA - October 25, 1996 Rapid City, South Dakota, USA], for his discovery and preservation of rare and unusual mineral specimens from the Tip Top pegmatite and other South Dakota localities.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:3969:3

7e9bb016-831c-413b-bc62-a5da19ba7eb3

IMA Classification of TinsleyiteHide

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Type description reference:

Dunn, Pete J., Rouse, Roland C., Campbell, Thomas J., Roberts, Willard L. (1984) Tinsleyite, the aluminum analogue of leucophosphite, from the Tip Top pegmatite in South Dakota. American Mineralogist, 69 (3-4) 374-376

Classification of TinsleyiteHide

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8.DH.10

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
H : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 < 1:1

42.11.6.2

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
11 : (AB)3(XO4)2Zq·xH2O

19.8.6

19 : Phosphates
8 : Phosphates of Al and other metals

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
Tin 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 TinsleyiteHide

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Colour:

Magenta to light brownish red, colourless

Comment:

Trivalent manganese

Density:

2.69(5) g/cm3 (Measured) 2.62 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of TinsleyiteHide

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RI values:

_n_α = 1.591(3) _n_β = 1.597(3) _n_γ = 1.604(3)

2V:

Measured: 86° , Calculated: 86°

δ = 0.013

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Dispersion:

r > v distinct

Optical Extinction:

X = b.

Comments:

X = pale orange brown, Y = light purple, and Z = dark purplish red.

Comments:

Absorption: Z > Y > X.

Chemistry of TinsleyiteHide

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Mindat Formula:

KAl2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O

Crystallography of TinsleyiteHide

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Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Cell Parameters:

a = 9.602(8) Å, b = 9.532(6) Å, c = 9.543(11) Å
β = 103.16(6)°

Ratio:

a:b:c = 1.007 : 1 : 1.001

Unit Cell V:

850.50 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Comment:

Point Group: 2/m or m.; Space Group: P2/n or Pn.

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ID Species Reference Link Year Locality Pressure (GPa) Temp (K)
0015845 Tinsleyite Dick S (1999) Uber die struktur von synthetischem tinsleyit K[Al2(PO4)2(OH)(H2O)]*(H2O) Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung B54 1385-1390 1999 synthetic 0 293

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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing Intensity
6.68 Å (100)
5.91 Å (80)
3.006 Å (70)
2.616 Å (60b)
4.157 Å (50)
3.723 Å (50)
2.836 Å (50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of TinsleyiteHide

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General Appearance of Type Material:

Thin, magenta-red layers on common Fe-rich leucophosphite.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, no. 159882.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Dunn, P.J., Rouse, R.C., Campbell, T.J., Roberts, W.L. (1984) Tinsleyite, the aluminum analogue of leucophosphite, from the Tip Top pegmatite in South Dakota. American Mineralogist: 69: 374-376.

Synonyms of TinsleyiteHide

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Relationship of Tinsleyite to other SpeciesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

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8.DH. Ferroberaunite Fe2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)5 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
8.DH. Rowleyite [Na(NH4,K)9Cl4][V5+,4+2(P,As)O8]6 · n[H2O,Na,NH4,K,Cl] Iso.
8.DH. Ammoniotinsleyite (NH4)Al2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
8.DH. Thebaite-(NH4) (NH4)3Al(C2O4)(PO3OH)2(H2O) Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH. Dendoraite-(NH4) (NH4)2NaAl(C2O4)(PO3OH)2(H2O)2 Mon. 2/m
8.DH. Whiteite-(MnMnMn) Mn2+Mn2+Mn2+2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH. Whiteite-(CaMnFe) CaMnFe2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m
8.DH. Hochleitnerite Mn2Ti3(PO4)4O2(H2O)2 · 14H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH. Regerite KFe6(PO4)4(OH)7(H2O)6 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH.05 Minyulite KAl2(PO4)2F · 4H2O Orth. m _m_2 : P b _a_2
8.DH.10 Leucophosphite KFe3+2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH.10 Spheniscidite (NH4,K)(Fe3+,Al)2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O Mon. 2/m
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(CaMnFe) {Ca}{Mn2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(CaMnMg) {Ca}{Mn2+}{(Mg,Fe2+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(CaMnMn) {Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Keckite CaMn2+(Fe3+Mn2+)Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)3 · 7H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Rittmannite {(Mn2+,Ca)}{Mn2+}{(Fe2+,Mn2+,Mg)2}{(Al,Fe3+)2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Whiteite-(CaFeMg) {Ca}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH.15 Whiteite-(CaMnMg) {Ca}{Mn2+}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m
8.DH.15 Whiteite-(MnFeMg) {(Mn2+,Ca)}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(MnMnMn) {Mn2+}{Mn2+}{Mn2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH.15 Kaluginite (Mn2+,Ca)MgFe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2O Orth.
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(CaFeFe) {Ca}{Fe2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon.
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(NaFeMg) NaFe3+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(NaMnMg) {(Na,Ca)}{(Mn2+,Fe3+)}{(Mg,Fe3+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(CaMgMg) {Ca}{Mg}{Mg2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
8.DH.15 Whiteite-(CaMnMn) {Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Whiteite-(MnMnMg) MnMnMg2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(MnMnMg) Mn2+Mn2+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(CaFeMg) CaFe2+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(MnMnFe) Mn2+Mn2+Fe2+2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Whiteite-(CaMgMg) CaMg3Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(MnMnZn) Mn2+Mn2+Zn2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(NaMnMn) NaMn2+(Mn2+Fe3+)Σ2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.15 Jahnsite-(CaMnZn) CaMn2+Zn2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
8.DH.20 Lun'okite (Mn,Ca)(Mg,Fe,Mn)Al(PO4)2OH · 4H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH.20 Manganosegelerite (Mn2+,Ca)(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH.20 Overite CaMgAl(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH.20 Segelerite Ca2 Mg2 Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P c c a
8.DH.20 Wilhelmvierlingite CaMnFe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH.20 Juonniite CaMgSc(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH.25 Calcioferrite Ca2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH) · 7H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
8.DH.25 Kingsmountite Ca3MnFeAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
8.DH.25 Montgomeryite Ca4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O Mon. 2 : _B_2
8.DH.25 Zodacite Ca4Mn2+Fe3+4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O Mon.
8.DH.25 Fanfaniite Ca4MnAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
8.DH.30 Arseniosiderite Ca2Fe3+3(AsO4)3O2 · 3H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
8.DH.30 Kolfanite Ca2Fe3+3O2(AsO4)3 · 2H2O Mon.
8.DH.30 Mitridatite Ca2Fe3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
8.DH.30 Pararobertsite Ca2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH.30 Robertsite Ca2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O Mon. m : B b
8.DH.30 Sailaufite (Ca,Na,◻)2Mn3+3(AsO4)2(CO3)O2 · 3H2O Mon. m : B m
8.DH.35 Mantienneite KMg2Al2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH.35 Paulkerrite K(Mg,Mn2+)2(Fe3+,Al,Ti,Mg)2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2O Mon. m
8.DH.35 Benyacarite (H2O)2Mn2Ti2Fe3+(PO4)4(OF)(H2O)10 · 4H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH.35 Hydroxylbenyacarite (H2O)2Mn2(Ti2Fe)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a
8.DH.35 Macraeite K(H2O)Mn2(Fe2Ti)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH.35 Sperlingite (H2O)K(Mn2+Fe3+)(Al2Ti)(PO4)4[O(OH)] [(H2O)9(OH)] · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
8.DH.40 Xanthoxenite Ca4Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 3H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
8.DH.45 Mahnertite NaCu3(AsO4)2Cl · 5H2O Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _I_4/m m m
8.DH.50 Andyrobertsite KCdCu5(AsO4)4(H2AsO4) · 2H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
8.DH.50 Calcioandyrobertsite KCaCu5(AsO4)4(H2AsO4) · 2H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
8.DH.55 Englishite K3Na2Ca10Al15(PO4)21(OH)7 · 26H2O Mon. 2/m
8.DH.60 Bouazzerite Bi6(Mg,Co)11Fe3+14(AsO4)18(OH)4O12 · 86H2O Mon. 2/m
8.DH.65 Galliskiite Ca4Al2(PO4)2F8 · 5H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
8.DH.70 Joteite Ca2CuAl(AsO4)[AsO3(OH)]2(OH)2 · 5H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
8.DH.75 Kampelite Ba6Mg3Sc8(PO4)12(OH)6 · 7H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a
8.DH.80 Kapundaite NaCaFe4(PO4)4(OH)3 · 5H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
8.DH.85 Vaniniite Ca2Mn2+3Mn3+2O2(AsO4)4 · 2H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b

Fluorescence of TinsleyiteHide

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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 TinsleyiteHide

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Reference List:

Dunn, Pete J., Rouse, Roland C., Campbell, Thomas J., Roberts, Willard L. (1984) Tinsleyite, the aluminum analogue of leucophosphite, from the Tip Top pegmatite in South Dakota. American Mineralogist, 69 (3-4) 374-376

Localities for TinsleyiteHide

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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.

Australia
South Australia Light Regional Council Koonunga ⓘ Tom's Quarry V. Peisley & P. Elliott in prep
St Johns ⓘ St Johns Quarry ? Vince Peisley
Brazil
Minas Gerais ⓘ Santana do Riacho Am.Min. (2001)
Chile
Antofagasta Antofagasta Province Mejillones Mejillones peninsula ⓘ Cerro Mejillones XRD and SEM-EDS by Igor V. Pekov
ⓘ Coronel Manuel Rodríguez mine Joy Desor (PXRD and SEM-EDS analysis)
Honduras
Olancho Department Lepaguare District ⓘ Canaan deposit Mattioli et al. (2014)
Namibia
Erongo Region Omaruru Constituency Etemba Farm 135 ⓘ Unnamed pegmatite (dumortierite mine) K.Walenta (2002) +1 other reference
Portugal
Guarda Sabugal Bendada ⓘ Bendada Mines Schnorrer-Köhler (1991)
Romania
Hunedoara County Boșorod ⓘ Cioclovina cave Eur.Journ.Min. 14:157-164 +1 other reference
USA
Nevada Humboldt County Iron Point Mining District Valmy ⓘ Silver Coin Mine Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ...
South Dakota Custer County Custer Mining District Fourmile ⓘ Tip Top Mine (TL) Dunn et al. (1984)
Pringle Cicero Peak ⓘ White Elephant Mine Smith et al. (2000)