Zincmelanterite (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered

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About ZincmelanteriteHide

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Formula:

(Zn,Cu,Fe)SO4 · 7H2O

Colour:

Pale greenish-blue, yellow-green, apple-green; very pale blue-green in transmitted light

Specific Gravity:

2.02 - 2.03

Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Name:

Named after its zinc content and relationship to melanterite. The name zinc-melanterite, with a hyphen, was changed by the IMA in 2008.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:4406:2

bb76b3da-9a3c-4b2b-a85e-aaef1600fb8b

IMA Classification of ZincmelanteriteHide

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Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)

IMA Formula:

Zn(SO4) · 7H2O

Type description reference:

Classification of ZincmelanteriteHide

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7.CB.35

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations

29.6.10.3

29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
6 : AXO4·xH2O

25.5.15

25 : Sulphates
5 : Sulphates of Zn and Hg

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
Zmln 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 ZincmelanteriteHide

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Colour:

Pale greenish-blue, yellow-green, apple-green; very pale blue-green in transmitted light

Fracture:

Irregular/Uneven

Density:

2.02 - 2.03 g/cm3 (Measured) 1.93 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ZincmelanteriteHide

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RI values:

_n_α = 1.477 - 1.479 _n_β = 1.483 - 1.487 _n_γ = 1.488 - 1.489

2V:

Measured: 80° to 90°, Calculated: 79°

δ = 0.011

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

Chemistry of ZincmelanteriteHide

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Mindat Formula:

(Zn,Cu,Fe)SO4 · 7H2O

Crystallography of ZincmelanteriteHide

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Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Class (H-M):

2/m - Prismatic

Morphology:

Massive, columnar. Comprised of microscopic rod-like crystals.

Comment:

No cell dimensions

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Comments:

No published powder pattern data.

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of ZincmelanteriteHide

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Place of Conservation of Type Material:

National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 93244.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Larsen E S, Glenn M L (1920) Some minerals of the melanterite and chalcanthite groups with optical data on the hydrous sulphates of manganese and cobalt. American Journal of Science 50, 225-233

Other Language Names for ZincmelanteriteHide

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Relationship of Zincmelanterite to other SpeciesHide

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Other Members of this group:

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

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7.CB. Sarvodaite Al2(SO4)3 · 5H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
7.CB.02 Voudourisite CdSO4 · H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
7.CB.05 Dwornikite Ni(SO4) · H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.05 Gunningite ZnSO4 · H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.05 Kieserite MgSO4 · H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.05 Poitevinite (Cu,Fe)SO4 · H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.05 Szmikite MnSO4 · H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.05 Szomolnokite FeSO4 · H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.05 Cobaltkieserite CoSO4 · H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.07 Sanderite MgSO4 · 2H2O Orth. 222 : _P_212121
7.CB.10 Bonattite CuSO4 · 3H2O Mon. m : B b
7.CB.12 Belogubite CuZn(SO4)2 · 10H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.15 Aplowite (Co,Mn,Ni)SO4 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m
7.CB.15 Boyleite (Zn,Mg)SO4 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.15 Ilesite Mn2+(SO4) · 4H2O Mon. 2/m
7.CB.15 Rozenite FeSO4 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.15 Starkeyite MgSO4 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.15 Drobecite CdSO4 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
7.CB.15 Cranswickite MgSO4 · 4H2O Mon. m : B b
7.CB.20 Chalcanthite CuSO4 · 5H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.20 Jôkokuite MnSO4 · 5H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.20 Pentahydrite MgSO4 · 5H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.20 Siderotil FeSO4 · 5H2O Tric.
7.CB.25 Bianchite Zn(SO4) · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m
7.CB.25 Chvaleticeite Mn(SO4) · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.25 Ferrohexahydrite FeSO4 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.25 Hexahydrite MgSO4 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m
7.CB.25 Moorhouseite Co(SO4) · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.25 Nickelhexahydrite Ni(SO4) · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.30 Retgersite NiSO4 · 6H2O Tet. 422 : _P_41212
7.CB.35 Bieberite CoSO4 · 7H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m
7.CB.35 Boothite CuSO4 · 7H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.35 Mallardite MnSO4 · 7H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m
7.CB.35 Melanterite Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.35 Alpersite (Mg,Cu)(SO4) · 7H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.40 Epsomite MgSO4 · 7H2O Orth. 222 : _P_212121
7.CB.40 Goslarite ZnSO4 · 7H2O Orth. 222 : _P_212121
7.CB.40 Morenosite NiSO4 · 7H2O Orth. 222 : _P_212121
7.CB.45 Alunogen Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.45 Meta-alunogen Al2(SO4)3 · 12H2O Orth.
7.CB.50 Aluminocoquimbite Al2Fe2(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : P_31_c
7.CB.50 Lazaridisite 3CdSO4 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.52 Pararaisaite CuMg[Te6+O4(OH)2] · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.55 Coquimbite AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : P_31_c
7.CB.55 Paracoquimbite Fe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O Trig. 3 : _R_3
7.CB.55 Rhomboclase (H5O2)Fe3+(SO4)2 · 2H2O Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P n m a
7.CB.55 Raisaite CuMg[Te6+O4(OH)2] · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b
7.CB.57 Caichengyunite Fe2+3Al2(SO4)6 · 30H2O Mon.
7.CB.60 Kornelite Fe2(SO4)3 · 7H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
7.CB.65 Quenstedtite Fe2(SO4)3 · 11H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.70 Lausenite Fe2(SO4)3 · 5H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m
7.CB.75 Lishizhenite ZnFe2(SO4)4 · 14H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.75 Römerite Fe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 14H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1
7.CB.80 Ransomite CuFe2(SO4)4 · 6H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.85 Apjohnite Mn2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.85 Bílinite Fe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.85 Dietrichite (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.85 Halotrichite FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Mon. 2 : _P_2
7.CB.85 Pickeringite MgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.85 Redingtonite (Fe2+,Mg,Ni)(Cr,Al)2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Mon. 2
7.CB.85 Wupatkiite (Co,Mg,Ni)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b
7.CB.90 Meridianiite MgSO4 · 11H2O Tric. 1 : _P_1

Other InformationHide

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Special Storage/
Display Requirements:

Dehydrates readily under ambient conditions.

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 ZincmelanteriteHide

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Reference List:

Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Ect. John Wiley and Sons, New York.

Localities for ZincmelanteriteHide

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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.

Argentina
San Juan Province Calingasta Department Calingasta Quebrada Alcaparrosa ⓘ Santa Elena Mine ? Palache et al. (1951)
China
Shaanxi Hanzhong ⓘ Lüeyang County Tiegeng Liu et al. (1995)
Greece
Attica East Attica Lavreotiki ⓘ Lavrion Mining District Kohlberger (1976)
Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza) ⓘ Kamariza mines (Kamareza mines)
Iran
Kerman Province Sirjan County Pariz ⓘ Sar Cheshmeh Mine (Sarcheshmeh Mine) Khorasanipour (2015)
Japan
Hokkaidō Prefecture Hiyama Subprefecture Hiyama District Kaminokuni ⓘ Johkoku mine (Jôkoku mine; Jokoku mine) Nambu et al (1978)
USA
California Inyo County Inyo Mts (Inyo Range) Malpais Mesa ⓘ Santa Rosa Mine (Lee-Santa Rosa Mine; Santa Rosa Mines) Adams (2017)
Colorado Gunnison County Vulcan Mining District (Cebolla Mining District; Domingo Mining District) Vulcan ⓘ Good Hope Mine (Mammoth Good Hope Mine; Mammoth-Good Hope Mine; Mammoth Chimney Mine) (TL) American Journal of Science (1920) +1 other reference
ⓘ Vulcan Mine (TL) Palache et al. (1951)
New Jersey Sussex County Ogdensburg Sterling Hill ⓘ Sterling Mine Tony Nikischer to Jeff Weissman
New Mexico Grant County ⓘ Santa Rita Mining District Northrop et al. (1996)