Wattevilleite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
About WattevilleiteHide
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Formula:
Na2Ca(SO4)2 · 4H2O (?)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in honor of Baron Oscar-Amédée de Watteville du Grabe (1 June 1824, Lille, France - 4 May 1901) of Paris France. He was Director of the Science and Letters Division at the Ministry of Education and Member of the Commission for Scientific Missions.
This page provides mineralogical data about Wattevilleite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4249:5
7b467587-94a8-4ffc-9885-323b14c458c1
IMA Classification of WattevilleiteHide
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Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
Type description reference:
Classification of WattevilleiteHide
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7.CC.85
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
29.3.4.1
29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
3 : A2B(XO4)2·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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wtv | 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 WattevilleiteHide
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Density:
1.81 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of WattevilleiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.435(3) _n_β = 1.455(3) _n_γ = 1.459(3)
2V:
Measured: 48° (3), Calculated: 46°
δ = 0.024
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Dispersion:
dispersion not observed
Chemistry of WattevilleiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Na2Ca(SO4)2 · 4H2O (?)
Crystallography of WattevilleiteHide
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Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Morphology:
Minute acicular, in part twinned.
Comment:
Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d. Z = n.d.
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.39 Å | (100) |
| 4.20 Å | (64) |
| 2.892 Å | (53) |
| 2.945 Å | (49) |
| 5.44 Å | (45) |
| 4.03 Å | (42) |
| 5.10 Å | (36) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of WattevilleiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Tiny acicular white crystals
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Reference:
Singer S (1879) Wattevillit. in Beiträge zur Kenntniss der am Bauersberge bei Bischofsheim vor der Rhön vorkommenden Sulfate, Becker's Universitäts-Buchdruckerei (Würzburg) 18-20
Synonyms of WattevilleiteHide
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Other Language Names for WattevilleiteHide
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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.CC. | Cobaltoblödite | Na2Co(SO4)2 · 4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.CC. | Andychristyite | PbCu2+Te6+O5(H2O) | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 7.CC. | Ammoniovoltaite | (NH4)2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12(H2O)18 | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_c |
| 7.CC.05 | Krausite | KFe(SO4)2 · H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 7.CC.10 | Tamarugite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.15 | Kalinite | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 7.CC.15 | Mendozite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 7.CC.20 | Lonecreekite | (NH4)Fe3+(SO4)2 · 12H2O | Iso. m_3(2/m_3) : P _a_3 |
| 7.CC.20 | Alum-(K) | KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O | Iso. m_3(2/m_3) : P _a_3 |
| 7.CC.20 | Alum-(Na) | NaAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O | Iso. m_3(2/m_3) : P _a_3 |
| 7.CC.20 | Tschermigite | (NH4)Al(SO4)2 · 12H2O | Iso. m_3(2/m_3) : P _a_3 |
| 7.CC.20 | Lanmuchangite | Tl+Al(SO4)2 · 12H2O | Iso. m_3(2/m_3) : P _a_3 |
| 7.CC.25 | Voltaite | K2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_c |
| 7.CC.25 | Zincovoltaite | K2Zn5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_c |
| 7.CC.25 | Pertlikite | K2(Fe2+,Mg)2Mg4Fe3+2Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _I_41/a c d |
| 7.CC.25 | Ammoniomagnesiovoltaite | (NH4)2Mg2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_c |
| 7.CC.25 | Magnesiovoltaite | K2Mg5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : F d_3_c |
| 7.CC.30 | Kröhnkite | Na2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.35 | Ferrinatrite | Na3Fe(SO4)3 · 3H2O | Trig. 3 : _P_3 |
| 7.CC.40 | Goldichite | KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.45 | Löweite | Na12Mg7(SO4)13 · 15H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 7.CC.50 | Blödite | Na2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.50 | Nickelblödite | Na2(Ni,Mg)(SO4)2 · 4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.50 | Changoite | Na2Zn(SO4)2 · 4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.55 | Leonite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.CC.55 | Mereiterite | K2Fe(SO4)2 · 4H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.CC.60 | Boussingaultite | (NH4)2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.60 | Cyanochroite | K2Cu(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.60 | Mohrite | (NH4)2Fe(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.60 | Nickelboussingaultite | (NH4)2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.60 | Picromerite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_2/b |
| 7.CC.60 | Nickelpicromerite | K2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.60 | Katerinopoulosite | (NH4)2Zn(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.65 | Polyhalite | K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4 · 2H2O | Tric. 1 |
| 7.CC.70 | Leightonite | K2Ca2Cu(SO4)4 · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 7.CC.75 | Amarillite | NaFe(SO4)2 · 6H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 7.CC.80 | Konyaite | Na2Mg(SO4)2 · 5H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.CC.85 | Xocolatlite | Ca2Mn4+2(Te6+O6)2 · H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m |
| 7.CC.90 | Eckhardite | (Ca,Pb)Cu2+Te6+O5(H2O) | Mon. 2/m |
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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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Localities for WattevilleiteHide
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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 | |
|---|---|
| New South Wales Georgiana Co. Peelwood ⓘ Peelwood mine | Leverett et al. (2007) |
| Canada | |
| Saskatchewan ⓘ North lngebright Lake | Shang (2000) |
| Germany (TL) | |
| Bavaria Lower Franconia Rhön-Grabfeld District Bischofsheim an der Rhön Bauersberg ⓘ Einigkeit Mine (TL) | Singer (1879) |
| Hungary | |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Kazincbarcika District Rudabánya ⓘ Andrássy I. Mine | |
| Romania | |
| Maramureș County Băiuț ⓘ Breiner Mine (Brainer Mine; Breiner deposit) | Januszewska et al. (2023) |
| Russia | |
| Kamchatka Krai Yelizovsky District ⓘ Mutnovskoe | Okrugin (2004) |
| Khakassia (Republic of Khakassia) Ust-Abakansky District ⓘ Ak-Kol Lake | Arkhipov et al. (2015) |
| ⓘ Taloe Lake | Arkhipov et al. (2015) |
| Spain | |
| Extremadura Cáceres Tajo-Salor Aliseda ⓘ Pastora Mine | Crespo López et al. (2023) |
| USA | |
| California San Bernardino County Barstow Mining District Mud Hills (Strontium Hills) ⓘ Fossil Canyon | Helmut Braith specimen (analyzed by Franz Neuhold, Vienna) |
| Colorado Weld County ⓘ Unnamed coal mine | Zielinski et al. (2001) |
| Pennsylvania Centre County State College Skytop ⓘ Interstate 99 Skytop roadcut | Gold (2006, October) |