Hechtsbergite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About HechtsbergiteHide
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Specific Gravity:
6.87 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after the Hechtsberg quarry, Germany, the type locality.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6986:7
790f8861-fc21-47c3-8462-3a66a234934f
IMA Classification of HechtsbergiteHide
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IMA Formula:
Bi2O(VO4)(OH)
Type description reference:
Krause, W., Bernhardt, H.-J., Blaß, G., Effenberger, H., Graf, H.-W. (1997) Hechtsbergite, Bi2O(OH)(VO4), a new mineral from the Black Forest, Germany. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1997 (6) 271-287 doi:10.1127/njmm/1997/1997/271
Classification of HechtsbergiteHide
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8.BO.15
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
O : With only large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 about 1:1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heb | 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 HechtsbergiteHide
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Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Density:
6.87 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of HechtsbergiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 2.260(2) _n_β = 2.270 _n_γ = 2.300(2)
δ = 0.040
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Dispersion:
relatively strong
Chemistry of HechtsbergiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Bi2(VO4)O(OH)
Crystallography of HechtsbergiteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.971(1) Å, b = 7.535(1) Å, c = 10.881(1) Å
β = 107.00(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.925 : 1 : 1.444
Unit Cell V:
546.57 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Mainly {111}, with subordinate {112}, {113}, {101}, {102}, and {302}.
Comment:
Single-crystal data.
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0014896 | Hechtsbergite | Krause W, Bernhardt H J, Blass G, Effenberger H, Graf H W (1997) Hechtsbergite, Bi2O(OH)(VO4), a new mineral from the Black Forest, Germany Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1997 271-287 | 1997 | Hechtsberg quarry, Hausach, Black Forest, Germany | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.279 Å | (41) |
| 3.267 Å | (100) |
| 3.150 Å | (63) |
| 2.734 Å | (35) |
| 2.549 Å | (27) |
| 2.133 Å | (27) |
| 2.036 Å | (29) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of HechtsbergiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Euhedral brown crystals and aggregates to 0.2 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Institut für Mineralogie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Reference:
Krause, W., Bernhardt, H.-J., Blaß, G., Effenberger, H., Graf, H.-W. (1997) Hechtsbergite, Bi2O(OH)(VO4), a new mineral from the Black Forest, Germany. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte: 1997: 271-287.
Synonyms of HechtsbergiteHide
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Other Language Names for HechtsbergiteHide
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Relationship of Hechtsbergite to other SpeciesHide
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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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| 8.BO. | Ariegilatite | BaCa12(SiO4)4(PO4)2F2O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.BO. | Aravaite | Ba2Ca18(SiO4)6(PO4)3(CO3)F3O | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 8.BO. | Theuerdankite | Ag3AsO4 | Iso. 43_m_ : P_43_n |
| 8.BO.05 | Nacaphite | Na2Ca(PO4)F | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 8.BO.10 | Petitjeanite | Bi3(PO4)2O(OH) | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 8.BO.10 | Schumacherite | Bi3(VO4)2O(OH) | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 8.BO.10 | Preisingerite | Bi3(AsO4)2O(OH) | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 8.BO.15 | Smrkovecite | Bi2(PO4)O(OH) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 8.BO.15 | Atelestite | Bi2(AsO4)O(OH) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 8.BO.20 | Sahlinite | Pb14(AsO4)2O9Cl4 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BO.20 | Kombatite | Pb14(VO4)2O9Cl4 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BO.25 | Heneuite | CaMg5(CO3)(PO4)3(OH) | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 8.BO.30 | Nefedovite | Na5Ca4(PO4)4F | Tric. |
| 8.BO.35 | Kuznetsovite | [Hg2]2+Hg2+[AsO4]Cl | Iso. 23 : _P_213 |
| 8.BO.40 | Artsmithite | [Hg2]2+2Al(PO4)1.74(OH)1.78 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BO.45 | Schlegelite | Bi7(AsO4)3(MoO4)2O4 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) |
| 8.BO.50 | Hereroite | [Pb32(O,◻)21](AsO4)2[(Si,As,V,Mo]O4)2Cl10 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BO.50 | Erikjonssonite | (Pb32O21)[(V,Si,Mo,As)O4]4Cl9 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 8.BO.55 | Rudabányaite | (Ag2Hg2)(AsO4)Cl | Iso. 43_m_ : F_43_c |
| 8.BO.60 | Segerstromite | Ca3(As5+O4)2[As3+(OH)3]2 | Iso. 23 : _I_213 |
| 8.BO.65 | Wiklundite | Pb2(Mn2+,Zn)3(Fe3+,Mn2+)2(Mn2+,Mg)19(As3+O3)2[(Si,As5+)O4]6(OH)18Cl6 | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_c |
Fluorescence of HechtsbergiteHide
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Other InformationHide
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Notes:
Soluble in 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 HechtsbergiteHide
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References for HechtsbergiteHide
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Reference List:
Krause, W., Bernhardt, H.-J., Blaß, G., Effenberger, H., Graf, H.-W. (1997) Hechtsbergite, Bi2O(OH)(VO4), a new mineral from the Black Forest, Germany. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1997 (6) 271-287 doi:10.1127/njmm/1997/1997/271
Localities for HechtsbergiteHide
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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.
| Australia | |
|---|---|
| Victoria Towong Shire Dartmouth Morass Creek gorge ⓘ Wombat Hole prospect (Wombat Hole mine) | Museum Victoria collection |
| Brazil | |
| Minas Gerais Conceição do Mato Dentro São José de Brejaúba ⓘ Posse mine | Burns et al. (2000) |
| Czech Republic | |
| Karlovy Vary Region Sokolov District Březová ⓘ Smrkovec | Řídkošil et al. (1996) |
| Germany (TL) | |
| Baden-Württemberg Freiburg Region Ortenaukreis Hausach Hausach ⓘ Hechtsberg quarry (TL) | Krause et al. (1997) +1 other reference |
| Oberwolfach ⓘ Clara Mine | 50. (in German) +1 other reference |
| Bavaria Upper Palatinate Neustadt an der Waldnaab District Windischeschenbach ⓘ Oberbaumühle Quarry | Schwarzmeier et al. (2015) +2 other references |
| Japan | |
| Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka City ⓘ Nagatare (Nagatareyama; Nagatare mine) | Uehara et al. (2013) |
| Spain | |
| Andalusia Córdoba Cardeña Azuel ⓘ María Juana mine (Marijuana mine) | Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) |