Woodwardite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
About WoodwarditeHide
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Formula:
Cu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O
where (x < 0.5, n < 3x/2); Cu:Al ratios stated to fall between 1.73 and 2.03.
Colour:
Greenish-blue, turquoise-blue
Name:
Named after Samuel Pickworth Woodward (17 September 1821 – 11 July 1865), English naturalist and geologist. In 1845, S. P. Woodward became the professor of geology and natural history in the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. In 1848, he was appointed assistant in the department of geology and mineralogy in the British Museum. He proposed the term Bernician Series for the lower portion of the Carboniferous System, below the Millstone Grit.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4314:0
6ff86477-2412-4ffb-bf02-de81d6254ce1
IMA Classification of WoodwarditeHide
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Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
(Cu1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2 · nH2O (x < 0.5, n < 3x/2)
Type description reference:
Classification of WoodwarditeHide
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7.DD.35
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
31.2.2.1
31 : HYDRATED SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
2 : (AB)6(XO4)Zq·xH2O
25.2.21
25 : Sulphates
2 : Sulphates of Cu and Ag
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 |
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Wwd | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of WoodwarditeHide
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Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
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Sorry, your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. | Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of WoodwarditeHide
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Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Greenish-blue, turquoise-blue
Density:
2.38 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of WoodwarditeHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.552 - 1.571 _n_β = 1.555 - 1.574 _n_γ = 1.565 - 1.576
δ = 0.013
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Chemistry of WoodwarditeHide
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Mindat Formula:
Cu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O
where (x < 0.5, n < 3x/2); Cu:Al ratios stated to fall between 1.73 and 2.03.
Crystallography of WoodwarditeHide
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Class (H-M):
3_m_ _(_32/m ) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.306(2) Å, c = 26.77(2) Å
Unit Cell V:
652.70 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Occurs as minute, botryoidal concretions with a fine-fibrous structure; spherulitic.
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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8.9 Å | (100) |
4.47 Å | (90) |
2.65 Å | (30) |
2.55 Å | (60) |
2.28 Å | (50) |
1.98 Å | (30) |
1.53 Å | (30) |
Comments:
See also ICDD 39-0726.
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Geological Setting:
secondary mineral in the oxidized zone of copper deposits
Type Occurrence of WoodwarditeHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Stalactitic forms consisting of minute botryoidal aggregations. Crusts a couple millimeters in thickness, possessing the peculiar rippled appearance. Without traces of crystalline structure.
Reference:
Church, A.H. (1866) Chemical researches on new and rare Cornish minerals. Journal of the Chemical Society: 19: 130-135.
Other Language Names for WoodwarditeHide
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Relationship of Woodwardite to other SpeciesHide
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Other Members of this group:
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 |
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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 | Zincaluminite | (Zn1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2 · nH2O | |
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(H2O)4 · H2O | 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.65 | Vonbezingite | Ca6Cu3(SO4)3(OH)12 · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
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 |
Other InformationHide
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Notes:
Dissolves readily in dilute acids.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for WoodwarditeHide
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References for WoodwarditeHide
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Reference List:
Mills, S. J., Christy, A. G., Génin, J.-M. R., Kameda, T., Colombo, F. (2012) Nomenclature of the hydrotalcite supergroup: natural layered double hydroxides. Mineralogical Magazine, 76 (5) 1289-1336 doi:10.1180/minmag.2012.076.5.10
Localities for WoodwarditeHide
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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 | |
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New South Wales Durham Co. Moonan Brook Moonan ⓘ Collisons Mine | Ashley et al. (1999) |
Tasmania Circular Head municipality Balfour-Temma district Balfour ⓘ Murrays Reward mine | Bottrill et al. (2008) |
Austria | |
Lower Austria Neunkirchen District Prigglitz Gasteil ⓘ Sandriegel (Gasteil Cu I; copper mine) ? | Kolitsch et al. (2014) |
Salzburg Zell am See District ⓘ Viehhofen | U. Kolitsch (PXRD of sample collected by J. Brugger) +1 other reference |
Tyrol Kitzbühel District Jochberg Kupferplatte ⓘ Sebastian adit | Kolitsch (2014) |
Kufstein District Brixlegg Geyer - Silberberg District ⓘ Silberberg | Lapis 19 (7/8) |
ⓘ Gratlspitz | Schnorrer et al. (2008) |
Canada | |
Nova Scotia Halifax Co. Musquodoboit Harbour ⓘ Dunbrack mine | Ronnie Van Dommelen collection |
Chile | |
Antofagasta Tocopilla Province María Elena Oficina María Elena ⓘ Maria Elena Mine | Collao et al. (2002) |
Czech Republic | |
Ústí nad Labem Region Chomutov District Měděnec ⓘ Mědnik Hill (Mariahilf adit) | Sejkora et al. (2012) |
France | |
Grand Est Bas-Rhin Sélestat-Erstein Urbeis ⓘ Bilstein castle adit | Aufschluss 1/85 |
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Var Toulon Le Pradet Cap Garonne Mine ⓘ |
SpectraLab S.r.l micro-Raman analysis |
Germany | |
Baden-Württemberg Freiburg Region Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald Badenweiler ⓘ Badenweiler Pb mining district | Lapis (12) |
Lower Saxony Goslar District Langelsheim Astfeld ⓘ Herzog Julius smelter slag locality | |
North Rhine-Westphalia Arnsberg Hochsauerlandkreis Bestwig ⓘ Ramsbeck | Wittern (2001) |
Märkischer Kreis Iserlohn Letmathe Helmke quarry nature reserve ⓘ Genna zinc smelter slag locality | Berthold (1982) +2 other references |
Düsseldorf Mettmann Heiligenhaus ⓘ Thalburg Mine | Lapis 1988 (1) |
Saxony-Anhalt Harz Wernigerode Hasserode ⓘ Das Aufgeklärte Glück Mine (Aufgeklärtes Glück Mine) | Wittern (2001) |
Mansfeld-Südharz Südharz Rottleberode ⓘ Luise Mine | Gröbner et al. (2011) |
Saxony Erzgebirgskreis Grünhain-Beierfeld Beierfeld ⓘ Gelbe Birke Mine | Loomis (1999) |
Königswalde ⓘ St Briccius Mine | Gröbner et al. (2006) |
Marienberg Lauta ⓘ Vater Abraham Mine | Hajek (2010) |
ⓘ Schneeberg | Lapis 30 (7/8) |
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge Glashütte Bärenhecke ⓘ St Christoph Mine | |
Greece | |
Attica East Attica Lavreotiki Lavrion Mining District Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza) Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines) ⓘ Hilarion Mine | Branko Rieck analysis |
ⓘ Kamariza Dump | LAPIS 24 (7/8) +1 other reference |
Ireland | |
Munster Cork County Castletown-Bearhaven Copper Mines ⓘ Allihies | Sorrell (n.d.) |
Italy | |
Aosta Valley Saint-Marcel ⓘ Servette-Chuc mining complex | Piccoli et al. (2007) |
Friuli Venezia Giulia Udine Province ⓘ Comeglians | Bortolozzi et al. (2018) |
Sardinia Nuoro Province Gadoni ⓘ Funtana Raminosa Mine | Stara et al. (1999) |
Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol) South Tyrol Eisacktal (Valle Isarco) ⓘ Klausen (Chiusa) | Exel (1987) +6 other references |
ⓘ Montefondoli (Pfunderer Berg) | Exel (1987) +1 other reference |
Wipptal (Alta Vall'Isarco) Pfitsch (Val di Vizze) Sankt Jakob (San Giacomo) Vizze Pass (Pfitsch Pass; Pfitscher Joch) ⓘ Rinnerlahner ? | Folie et al. (2010) |
Trento Province (Trentino) Canal San Bovo Vanoi Valley Pralongo ⓘ Pralongo Mine | Conedera M. et al. (2016) |
Frassilongo Roveda ⓘ Tingherla Mine | EDX analysis. |
Roncegno Terme ⓘ Cinquevalli Mine | Bortolozzi et al. (2013) |
Tuscany Grosseto Province Massa Marittima ⓘ Serrabottini | Sabelli C. et al. (GR) |
Livorno Province Capoliveri ⓘ Cape Calamita Mine | J. Göske et al. (1997) |
ⓘ Vallone stope | J. Göske et al. (1997) |
Piombino ⓘ Baratti slag locality | Franzini et al. (1992) +2 other references |
Rio Rio Marina Cavo Fornacelle and Rio Albano Mines ⓘ Le Fornacelle Mine | Cristiano Batacchi et al. (2023) |
Sassetta Canina Valley ⓘ Podere del Cancellino (Podere dei Cancellini) slag locality | Jansen et al. (1998) |
Suvereto ⓘ Suvereto slag locality ? | Luigi Chiappino data |
Veneto Vicenza Province Torrebelvicino Mercanti Valley Monte Trisa Mines ⓘ Gallery no. 2 | Boscardin M. et al. (Vicenza) |
Japan | |
Gifu Prefecture ⓘ Kurokawa mine | Matsubara et al. (2006) |
Hyogo Prefecture Taka District Kami-ku ⓘ Kabasaka mine (Kabazaka mine) | Takada & Matsuuchi (1981) +1 other reference |
Shimane Prefecture Ochi District ⓘ Dohgamaru mine | Watanabe et al. (2003) |
Norway | |
Agder Froland Bøylestad Kobberverk ⓘ Skyttemyr Copper Mine | Raade et al. (1990) |
Akershus Eidsvoll Minnesund ⓘ Eidshaug | Raade et al. (1990) |
Rogaland Sauda ⓘ Birkeland mines (Sauda mines) | Raade et al. (1990) |
Poland | |
Lower Silesian Voivodeship Jawor County Gmina Bolków ⓘ Radzimowice | Siuda et al. (2013) |
Spain | |
Castile-La Mancha Ciudad Real Almodóvar del Campo ⓘ Minas del Horcajo | www.foro-minerales.com (2022) |
UK (TL) | |
England ⓘ Cornwall (TL) | Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference |
Camborne Killivose ⓘ Wheal Pendarves | |
St Cleer Caradon Hill ⓘ South Caradon Mine | Golley et al. (1995) |
Crow's Nest ⓘ West Caradon Mine | SMLS slide library |
St Hilary ⓘ Penberthy Croft Mine | Betterton (1989) +1 other reference |
St Just Botallack Botallack Mine ⓘ Wheal Cock | Golley et al. (1995) |
ⓘ Wheal Hazard | Golley et al. (1995) |
Wales Ceredigion Ceulanymaesmawr Tal-y-bont ⓘ Eaglebrook Mine | Day (1999) |
Gwynedd Llanllyfni Nantlle Vale ⓘ Simdde Dylluan Mine (Talysarn Mine) | |
USA | |
Arizona Cochise County Tombstone Mining District ⓘ Gallagher Vanadium & Rare Minerals Corp Mine | Rob Bowell |
ⓘ Manila Mine | Rob Bowell |
Turquoise Mining District (Courtland-Gleeson Mining District) Courtland Casey Hill ⓘ Last Chance Mine (1907 Mine) | Luetcke (n.d.) |
ⓘ Maid of Sunshine Mine | Anthony et al. (1995) |
California San Bernardino County Trojan ⓘ Dish Hill Crater (Dish Hill; Siberia Hill; Siberia Hill Crater) | MarekC |
Colorado Jefferson County Ralston Buttes Mining District ⓘ Schwartzwalder Mine (Ralston Creek Mine) | Eckel et al. (1997) |
New Jersey Sussex County Ogdensburg Sterling Hill ⓘ Sterling Mine | Peter Chin |
Zambia | |
Copperbelt Province Chingola District ⓘ Fitula Mine |