Vonbezingite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

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About VonbezingiteHide

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Formula:

Ca6Cu3(SO4)3(OH)12 · 2H2O

Lustre:

Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous

Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Name:

Named after Karl-Ludwig (Ludi) von Bezing, physician and mineral collector.

This page provides mineralogical data about Vonbezingite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:4206:8

5f037b2d-967b-43dc-98e0-02d9e2f7c10d

IMA Classification of VonbezingiteHide

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Type description reference:

Classification of VonbezingiteHide

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7.DD.65

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
D : With only medium-sized cations; sheets of edge-sharing octahedra

31.5.1.1

31 : HYDRATED SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : (AB)3(XO4)Zq·xH2O

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
Vbz 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 VonbezingiteHide

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Comment:

Vitreous on fractured surfaces, subvitreous on crystal faces.

Density:

2.82(2) g/cm3 (Measured) 2.81 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of VonbezingiteHide

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RI values:

_n_α = 1.590(2) _n_β = 1.610(3) _n_γ = 1.619(2)

2V:

Measured: 65° to 67°, Calculated: 66°

δ = 0.029

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Dispersion:

r > v distinct

Optical Extinction:

X = b, Y ∧ a = 30.2° and Z ∧ c = - 11.5°.

Comments:

X = pale blue; Y = grayish blue; Z = dark blue

Chemistry of VonbezingiteHide

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Mindat Formula:

Ca6Cu3(SO4)3(OH)12 · 2H2O

Crystallography of VonbezingiteHide

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Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Class (H-M):

2/m - Prismatic

Cell Parameters:

a = 15.122(2) Å, b = 14.358(1) Å, c = 22.063(4) Å
β = 108.68(1)°

Ratio:

a:b:c = 1.053 : 1 : 1.537

Unit Cell V:

4,538.01 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

Common forms are {110}, {010}, {100}, {111}, and {101}.

Twinning:

On {001} by merohedry

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ID Species Reference Link Year Locality Pressure (GPa) Temp (K)
0001543 Vonbezingite Dai Y S, Harlow G E (1992) Description and crystal structure of vonbezingite, a new Ca-Cu-SO4-H2O mineral from the Kalahari manganese field, South Africa American Mineralogist 77 1292-1300 1992 Wessels mine, South Africa 0 293

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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing Intensity
3.393 Å (100)
3.368 Å (55)
3.120 Å (85)
3.200 Å (53)
3.188 Å (65)
3.098 Å (57)
2.769 Å (41)

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of VonbezingiteHide

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General Appearance of Type Material:

Dark blue euhedral crystals to 1 cm with other species lining a pocket.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York, USA, T100748

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Probably crystallized from surface or ground water during a period of evaporation at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Dai, Y. & Harlow, G. E. (1992): Description and crystal structure of vonbezingite, a new Ca-Cu-SO4-H2O mineral from the Kalahari manganese field, South Africa. American Mineralogist: 77: 1292-1300.

Synonyms of VonbezingiteHide

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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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7.DD. Asagiite NiCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.05 Felsőbányaite Al4(SO4)(OH)10 · 4H2O Mon. 2 : _P_21
7.DD.07 Llantenesite Cu6Al[SeO4](OH)12Cl · 3H2O Trig. 3_m_ : P_31_c
7.DD.10 Langite Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O Mon. m
7.DD.10 Posnjakite Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · H2O Mon. m : P m
7.DD.10 Wroewolfeite Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O Mon. m : P m
7.DD.10 Gobelinite CoCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
7.DD.10 Fehrite MgCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.15 Spangolite Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O Trig. 3_m_ : P_31_c
7.DD.15 Kobyashevite Cu5(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.DD.15 Unnamed (Dimorph of Devilline) CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.20 Ktenasite ZnCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.25 Christelite Cu2Zn3(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.DD.30 Campigliaite Mn2+Cu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O Mon. 2 : _B_2
7.DD.30 Devilline CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.30 Orthoserpierite Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O Orth. m _m_2 : P c _a_21
7.DD.30 Serpierite Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.DD.30 Niedermayrite CdCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
7.DD.30 Edwardsite Cu3Cd2(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.35 Carrboydite (Ni1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2 · nH2O Hex.
7.DD.35 Glaucocerinite (Zn1-xAlx)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O Hex.
7.DD.35 Honessite (Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O Trig.
7.DD.35 Hydrohonessite (Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O Hex.
7.DD.35 Motukoreaite Mg6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2O Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m
7.DD.35 Mountkeithite [(Mg1-xFe3+x)(OH)2][SO4]x/2 · nH2O Hex.
7.DD.35 Shigaite Mn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2O Trig. 3 : _R_3
7.DD.35 Wermlandite Mg7Al2(OH)18[Ca(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2O Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : _P_3_c_1
7.DD.35 Woodwardite Cu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m
7.DD.35 Zincaluminite Zn6Al6(SO4)2(OH)16 · 5H2O
7.DD.35 Hydrowoodwardite (Cu1-xAlx)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m
7.DD.35 Zincowoodwardite Zn1-xAlx(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O Trig.
7.DD.35 Natroglaucocerinite Zn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2O Hex.
7.DD.35 Nikischerite Fe2+6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2O Trig. 3 : _R_3
7.DD.40 Isselite Cu6(SO4)(OH)10 · 5H2O Orth. m _m_2 : P m _n_21
7.DD.40 Lawsonbauerite (Mn2+,Mg)9Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.40 Torreyite (Mg,Mn2+)7◻2Mn2+2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.45 Mooreite Mg9◻2Mn2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)26 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b
7.DD.45 Hodgesmithite (Cu,Zn)6Zn(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2O Trig. 3 : _P_3
7.DD.47 Lahnsteinite Zn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 3H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.DD.50 Namuwite Zn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 4H2O Trig. 3 : _P_3
7.DD.50 Minohlite (Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 8H2O Hex.
7.DD.52 Lauraniite Cu6Cd2(SO4)2(OH)12 · 5H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.55 Bechererite Zn7Cu(OH)13[(SiO(OH)3(SO4)] Trig. 3 : _P_3
7.DD.60 Ramsbeckite (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m
7.DD.70 Redgillite Cu6(SO4)(OH)10 · H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.DD.75 Chalcoalumite CuAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2O Mon. 2 : _P_21
7.DD.75 Nickelalumite NiAl4(SO4)(OH)12(H2O)3 Mon. 2/m
7.DD.75 Kyrgyzstanite ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2O Mon. 2/m
7.DD.80 Guarinoite Zn6(SO4)(OH)10 · 5H2O Hex.
7.DD.80 Schulenbergite (Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2O Trig. 3
7.DD.80 Thérèsemagnanite NaCo4(SO4)(OH)6Cl · 6H2O Trig. 3 : _P_3
7.DD.80 UM1992-30-SO:CCuHZn (Zn,Cu)7(SO4,CO3)2(OH)10 · 3H2O Trig. 3 : _P_3
7.DD.85 Montetrisaite Cu6(SO4)(OH)10 · 2H2O Orth. m _m_2 : C m _c_21

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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 VonbezingiteHide

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Localities for VonbezingiteHide

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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.

South Africa (TL)
Northern Cape John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Joe Morolong Local Municipality ⓘ Wessels Mine (TL) Amer.Min. (1992) +1 other reference