Juabite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About JuabiteHide
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Formula:
CaCu10(TeO3)4(AsO4)4(OH)2 · 4H2O
Colour:
Emerald-green to pale green
Lustre:
Adamantine, Vitreous
Specific Gravity:
4.50 (Calculated)
Name:
Named after its discovery locality.
This page provides mineralogical data about Juabite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7122:8
3e9676ab-d23f-4774-a164-97a6295facd7
IMA Classification of JuabiteHide
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IMA Formula:
CaCu10(Te4+O3)4(AsO4)4(OH)2 · 4H2O
Type description reference:
Roberts, Andrew C., Gault, Robert A., Jensen, Martin C., Criddle, Alan J., Moffatx, Elizabeth A. (1997) Juabite, Cu5(Te6+O4)2(As5+O4)2.3H2O. a new mineral species from the Centennial Eureka mine, Juab County, Utah. Mineralogical Magazine, 61 (404) 139-144 doi:10.1180/minmag.1997.061.404.14
Classification of JuabiteHide
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4.JN.30
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
N : Tellurites with additional anions, with H2O
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jua | 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 JuabiteHide
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Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Comment:
Vitreous to adamantine on cleavages
Colour:
Emerald-green to pale green
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
4.50 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of JuabiteHide
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Colour in reflected light:
brownish white
Internal Reflections:
turquoise-blue
Chemistry of JuabiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
CaCu10(TeO3)4(AsO4)4(OH)2 · 4H2O
Crystallography of JuabiteHide
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Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.9903(7) Å, b = 10.1197(8) Å, c = 8.9959(7) Å
α = 102.654(1)°, β = 92.432(1)°, γ = 70.432(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.888 : 1 : 0.889
Unit Cell V:
752.01 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
masses of platy crystals
Crystal StructureHide
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005685 | Juabite | Burns P C, Clark C M, Gault R A (2000) Juabite, CaCu10(TeO3)4(AsO4)4(OH)2(H2O)4: Crystal structure and revision of the chemical formula The Canadian Mineralogist 38 809-816 |  |
2000 | 0 | 293 | |
| 0018499 | Juabite | Kampf A R, Mills S J (2011) The role of hydrogen in tellurites: crystal structure refinements of juabite, poughite and rodalquilarite Journal of Geosciences 56 235-247 | 2011 | Gold Chain mine, Tintic district, Juab County, Utah, USA | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.097 Å | (100) |
| 9.28 Å | (70) |
| 4.65 Å | (70) |
| 3.018 Å | (60) |
| 2.658 Å | (50) |
| 2.468 Å | (50) |
| 1.740 Å | (50) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of JuabiteHide
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Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Natural History Museum, London, England, 1997,1; Canadian Geological Survey, Ottawa, Canada, 67959
Geological Setting of Type Material:
secondary mineral formed by the reaction of enargite and tellurium-enriched solutions
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Roberts, A.C., Gault, R.A., Jensen, M.C., Criddle, A.J., Moffatt, E.A. (1997): Juabite, Cu5(Te6+O4)2(As5+O4)2•3H2O, a new mineral species from the Centennial Eureka mine, Juab County, Utah. Mineralogical Magazine, 61, 139-144.
Other Language Names for JuabiteHide
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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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| 4.JN. | Tombstoneite | (Ca0.5Pb0.5)Pb3Cu2+6Te6+2O6(Te4+O3)6(Se4+O3)2(SO4)2 · 3H2O | Trig. 32 : _P_321 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.JN. | Ozernovskite | Fe3+4(Te4+O4)(Te4+O3)4 · 7H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 4.JN.05 | Sonoraite | Fe3+(TeO3)(OH) · H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 4.JN.10 | Poughite | Fe3+2(TeO3)2(SO4)(H2O)2 · H2O | Orth. m _m_2 |
| 4.JN.15 | Cesbronite | Cu2+3Te6+O4(OH)4 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : C m c m |
| 4.JN.20 | Eztlite | Pb2+2Fe3+3(Te4+ O3)3(SO4)O2Cl | Mon. m : B m |
| 4.JN.35 | Eurekadumpite | (Cu,Zn)16(TeO3)2(AsO4)3Cl(OH)18 · 7H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_2/m |
| 4.JN.40 | Tamboite | Fe3+3(OH)(H2O)2(SO4)(Te4+O3)3(Te4+O(OH)2)(H2O)3 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 4.JN.40 | Metatamboite | Fe3+3(OH)(H2O)2(SO4)(Te4+O3)3(Te4+O(OH)2)(H2O) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
Other InformationHide
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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.
Internet Links for JuabiteHide
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References for JuabiteHide
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Reference List:
Roberts, Andrew C., Gault, Robert A., Jensen, Martin C., Criddle, Alan J., Moffatx, Elizabeth A. (1997) Juabite, Cu5(Te6+O4)2(As5+O4)2.3H2O. a new mineral species from the Centennial Eureka mine, Juab County, Utah. Mineralogical Magazine, 61 (404) 139-144 doi:10.1180/minmag.1997.061.404.14
Roberts, Andrew C., Gault, Robert A., Jensen, Martin C., Criddle, Alan J., Moffatx, Elizabeth A. (1997) Juabite, Cu5(Te6+O4)2(As5+O4)2.3H2O. a new mineral species from the Centennial Eureka mine, Juab County, Utah. Mineralogical Magazine, 61 (404) 139-144 doi:10.1180/minmag.1997.061.404.14
Localities for JuabiteHide
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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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