Canutite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About CanutiteHide
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Formula:
NaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2
Specific Gravity:
4.112 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
In honour of Claudio Canut de Bon Urrutia (born in 1937), Chilean mining engineer and Senior Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at La Serena University for 30 years.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:45345:7
7c17be2b-92b9-48e9-b10e-8286a481499b
IMA Classification of CanutiteHide
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IMA Formula:
Na◻MnMn2(AsO4)[AsO3(OH)]2
Type description reference:
Kampf, Anthony R., Mills, Stuart J., Hatert, F., Nash, Barbara P., Dini, M., Molina Donoso, A. A. (2014) Canutite, NaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2, a new protonated alluaudite-group mineral from the Torrecillas mine, Iquique Province, Chile. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (4) 787-795 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.4.02
Classification of CanutiteHide
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8.00.
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Can | 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 CanutiteHide
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Cleavage:
Perfect
On {010} and {101}.
Density:
4.112 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of CanutiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.712(3) _n_β = 1.725(3) _n_γ = 1.756(3)
δ = 0.044
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Dispersion:
r < v (slight)
Chemistry of CanutiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
NaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2
Crystallography of CanutiteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 12.3282(4) Å, b = 12.6039(5) Å, c = 6.8814(5) Å
β = 113.480(8)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.978 : 1 : 0.546
Morphology:
Prisms elongated on [201İ] and exhibiting the forms {010}, {100}, {102}, {201} and {102İ}, or as tablets flattened on {102} and exhibiting the forms {102} and {110}.
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0020473 | Canutite | Kampf A R, Mils S J, Hatert F, Nash B P, Dini M, Molina Donoso A A (2014) Canutite, NaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2, a new protonated alluaudite-group mineral from the Torrecillas mine, Iquique Province, Chile Mineralogical Magazine 78 787-795 | 2014 | Torrecillas mine, Iquique Province, Chile | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 6.34 Å | (36) |
| 3.296 Å | (68) |
| 3.151 Å | (41) |
| 2.818 Å | (52) |
| 2.750 Å | (100) |
| 2.653 Å | (36) |
| 1.697 Å | (44) |
| 1.511 Å | (49) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of CanutiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
As a secondary alteration phase.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Two cotype specimens are deposited in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, under catalogue numbers 64065 (from upper pit) and 64098 (from near shaft).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Oxidation of native As and other As-bearing primary phases, followed by later alteration by saline fluids derived from evaporating meteoric water under hyperarid conditions
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Kampf, A.R., Mills, S.J., Hatert, F., Nash, B.P., Dini, M., Molina Donoso, A.A. (2014) Canutite, NaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2, a new protonated alluaudite-group mineral from the Torrecillas mine, Iquique Province, Chile. Mineralogical Magazine: 78: 787-795.
Synonyms of CanutiteHide
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Relationship of Canutite to other SpeciesHide
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Other Members of this group:
| Alluaudite | (Na,Ca)Mn2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
|---|---|---|
| Alluaudite-Ca□ | ◻4Ca4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Alluaudite-Na□ | ◻4Na4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Arseniopleite | NaCaMnMn2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m |
| Badalovite | Na2Mg2Fe(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Bradaczekite | NaCu4(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Calciohatertite | NaNaCa(CaFe3+)(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Calciojohillerite | NaCaMg3(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Camanchacaite | NaCaMg2[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Caryinite | (Na,Pb)(Ca,Na)CaMn2+2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m |
| Erikapohlite | Cu3(Zn,Cu,Mg)4Ca2(AsO4)6 · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| Ferroalluaudite | (Na,Ca)Fe2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Ferroalluaudite-NaNa | Na4Na4Fe2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| Ferrohagendorfite | NaCaFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. |
| Groatite | NaCaMn2(PO4)[PO3(OH)]2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Hagendorfite | NaCaMn2+Fe2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Hagendorfite-NaNa | NaNaFe2+(Mn2+,Mn3+)(PO4)3 (?) | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Hatertite | Na2(Ca,Na)(Fe3+,Cu)2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Johillerite | Na(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Keyite | Cu2+3Zn4Cd2(AsO4)6 · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m |
| Khrenovite | Na3Fe3+2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Maghagendorfite | (Na,◻)MgMn2+(Fe2+,Fe3+)2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m |
| Magnesiocanutite | NaMnMg2[AsO4]2[AsO2(OH)2] | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Magnesiohatertite | (Na,Ca)2Ca(Mg,Fe3+)2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Nickenichite | Na0.8Ca0.4Cu0.4(Mg,Fe)3(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| O'Danielite | Na(Zn,Mg)3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Paraberzeliite | NaCa2Mg2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Unnamed (Na-Mg Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate) | NaMg3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Unnamed (Na-Zn-H Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate) | Na(Na0.6Zn0.4)Zn2(H0.6AsO4)(AsO3OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Varulite | NaCaMn2+Mn2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Yazganite | NaFe3+2(Mg,Mn2+)(AsO4)3 · H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| Zhanghuifenite | Na3Mn4Mg2Al(PO4)6 | Mon. 2/m |
| Zincobradaczekite | NaZn2Cu2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
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Other InformationHide
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Notes:
Slowly soluble in cold, dilute HCl
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 CanutiteHide
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References for CanutiteHide
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Reference List:
Kampf, Anthony R., Mills, Stuart J., Hatert, F., Nash, Barbara P., Dini, M., Molina Donoso, A. A. (2014) Canutite, NaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2, a new protonated alluaudite-group mineral from the Torrecillas mine, Iquique Province, Chile. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (4) 787-795 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.4.02
Localities for CanutiteHide
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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the 
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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.
| Chile (TL) | |
|---|---|
| Tarapacá Iquique Province Iquique ⓘ Torrecillas mine (TL) | Williams et al. (2013) +1 other reference |