Pašava, J., Breiter, K., Huka, M., Korecký, J. (1986) Chvaleticeite, (Mn,Mg)SO₄·6H₂O, a new mineral. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1986. 121-125

Classification of ChvaleticeiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):

7.CB.25

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

Dana 8th ed.:

29.6.8.6

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

Hey's CIM Ref.:

25.9.5

25 : Sulphates
9 : Sulphates of Mn

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Symbol	Source	Reference
Cva	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 ChvaleticeiteHide

Lustre:

Vitreous

Transparency:

Translucent

Colour:

White, pinkish, yellowish-green

Hardness:

1½ on Mohs scale

Density:

1.84 g/cm³ (Measured) 1.84 g/cm³ (Calculated)

Optical Data of ChvaleticeiteHide

Type:

Biaxial

RI values:

n_α = 1.457 n_γ = 1.506

Max Birefringence:

δ = 0.049

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

Surface Relief:

Moderate

Dispersion:

none

Comments:

Fine grained

Chemistry of ChvaleticeiteHide

Mindat Formula:

Mn(SO₄) · 6H₂O

Elements listed:

H, Mn, O, S - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of ChvaleticeiteHide

Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Class (H-M):

2/m - Prismatic

Space Group:

B2/b

Setting:

C2/c

Cell Parameters:

a = 10.05 Å, b = 7.24 Å, c = 24.31 Å
β = 98°

Ratio:

a:b:c = 1.388 : 1 : 3.358

Unit Cell V:

1,751.63 Å³ (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Comment:

unit-cell parameters were. calculated by analogy with hexahydrite

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
4.91 Å	(100)
5.45 Å	(80)
4.47 Å	(80)
3.98 Å	(80)
3.25 Å	(80)
3.42 Å	(70)
2.967 Å	(70)

Comments:

Chvaletice, Czech Republic. Data from the type description.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Paragenetic Mode	Earliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event	<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]
47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates]

Type Occurrence of ChvaleticeiteHide

Type Locality:

ⓘ Chvaletice, Pardubice District, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic

General Appearance of Type Material:

Fine grained aggregates and loose coatings. Grains do not exceed 0.05 mm in longest dimension.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Geological Survey, Prague, Czech Republic.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Sulfate-rich paragenesis within the oxidation zone of an upper Proterozoic volcano-sedimentary deposit of pyrite-manganese ores.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Melanterite

Mallardite

Epsomite

Reference:

Pašava, J., Breiter, K., Huka, M., Korecký, J. (1986) Chvaleticeite, (Mn,Mg)SO4·6H2O, a new mineral. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte: 1986: 121-125.

Synonyms of ChvaleticeiteHide

IMA1984-059

Other Language Names for ChvaleticeiteHide

German:Chvaleticeit

Spanish:Chvaleticeita

Relationship of Chvaleticeite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:

Hexahydrite Group

Other Members of this group:

Bianchite	Zn(SO₄) · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2/m
Ferrohexahydrite	FeSO₄ · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Hexahydrite	MgSO₄ · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2/m
Moorhouseite	Co(SO₄) · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Nickelhexahydrite	Ni(SO₄) · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

1 photo of Chvaleticeite associated with Mallardite

MnSO₄ · 7H₂O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

7.CB.	Sarvodaite	Al₂(SO₄)₃ · 5H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
7.CB.02	Voudourisite	CdSO₄ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
7.CB.05	Dwornikite	Ni(SO₄) · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05	Gunningite	ZnSO₄ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05	Kieserite	MgSO₄ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05	Poitevinite	(Cu,Fe)SO₄ · H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.05	Szmikite	MnSO₄ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05	Szomolnokite	FeSO₄ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05	Cobaltkieserite	CoSO₄ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.07	Sanderite	MgSO₄ · 2H₂O	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
7.CB.10	Bonattite	CuSO₄ · 3H₂O	Mon. m : Bb
7.CB.12	Belogubite	CuZn(SO₄)₂ · 10H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.15	Aplowite	(Co,Mn,Ni)SO₄ · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m
7.CB.15	Boyleite	(Zn,Mg)SO₄ · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.15	Ilesite	(Mn,Zn,Fe)SO₄ · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m
7.CB.15	Rozenite	FeSO₄ · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.15	Starkeyite	MgSO₄ · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.15	Drobecite	CdSO₄ · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
7.CB.15	Cranswickite	MgSO₄ · 4H₂O	Mon. m : Bb
7.CB.20	Chalcanthite	CuSO₄ · 5H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.20	Jôkokuite	MnSO₄ · 5H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.20	Pentahydrite	MgSO₄ · 5H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.20	Siderotil	FeSO₄ · 5H₂O	Tric.
7.CB.25	Bianchite	Zn(SO₄) · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.25	Ferrohexahydrite	FeSO₄ · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.25	Hexahydrite	MgSO₄ · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.25	Moorhouseite	Co(SO₄) · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.25	Nickelhexahydrite	Ni(SO₄) · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.30	Retgersite	NiSO₄ · 6H₂O	Tet. 4 2 2 : P4₁ 2₁ 2
7.CB.35	Bieberite	CoSO₄ · 7H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.35	Boothite	CuSO₄ · 7H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.35	Mallardite	MnSO₄ · 7H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.35	Melanterite	Fe²⁺(H₂O)₆SO₄ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.35	Zincmelanterite	(Zn,Cu,Fe)SO₄ · 7H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.35	Alpersite	(Mg,Cu)(SO₄) · 7H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.40	Epsomite	MgSO₄ · 7H₂O	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
7.CB.40	Goslarite	ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
7.CB.40	Morenosite	NiSO₄ · 7H₂O	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
7.CB.45	Alunogen	Al₂(SO₄)₃ · 17H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.45	Meta-alunogen	Al₂(SO₄)₃ · 12H₂O	Orth.
7.CB.50	Aluminocoquimbite	Al₂Fe₂(SO₄)₆(H₂O)₁₂ · 6H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1c
7.CB.50	Lazaridisite	3CdSO₄ · 8H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.52	Pararaisaite	CuMg[Te⁶⁺O₄(OH)₂] · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.55	Coquimbite	AlFe₃(SO₄)₆(H₂O)₁₂ · 6H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1c
7.CB.55	Paracoquimbite	Fe₄(SO₄)₆(H₂O)₁₂ · 6H₂O	Trig. 3 : R3
7.CB.55	Rhomboclase	(H₅O₂)Fe³⁺(SO₄)₂ · 2H₂O	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
7.CB.55	Raisaite	CuMg[Te⁶⁺O₄(OH)₂] · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.57	Caichengyunite	Fe²⁺₃Al₂(SO₄)₆ · 30H₂O	Mon.
7.CB.60	Kornelite	Fe₂(SO₄)₃ · 7H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
7.CB.65	Quenstedtite	Fe₂(SO₄)₃ · 11H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.70	Lausenite	Fe₂(SO₄)₃ · 5H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
7.CB.75	Lishizhenite	ZnFe₂(SO₄)₄ · 14H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.75	Römerite	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(SO₄)₄ · 14H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.CB.80	Ransomite	CuFe₂(SO₄)₄ · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.85	Apjohnite	Mn²⁺Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.85	Bílinite	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.85	Dietrichite	(Zn,Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CB.85	Halotrichite	FeAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O	Mon. 2 : P2
7.CB.85	Pickeringite	MgAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/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 : P2₁/b
7.CB.90	Meridianiite	MgSO₄ · 11H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Special Storage/
Display Requirements:

Soluble in water

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 ChvaleticeiteHide

Reference List:

Pašava, J., Breiter, K., Huka, M., Korecký, J. (1986) Chvaleticeite, (Mn,Mg)SO₄·6H₂O, a new mineral. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1986. 121-125

Hawthorne, Frank C., Jambor, John L., Bladh, Kenneth W., Burke, Ernst A. J., Grice, Joel D., Phillips, Don, Roberts, Andrew C., Schedler, Robert A., E., James (1987) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 72 (9-10) 1023-1028

(2023) Chvaleticeite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Localities for ChvaleticeiteHide

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- 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).

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Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary Region Karlovy Vary District ⓘ Jáchymov	Lapis 2002 (7/8)
Pardubice Region Pardubice District ⓘ Chvaletice (TL)	Pašava et al. (1986)

Greece
Attica East Attica Lavreotiki ⓘ Lavrion Mining District	Rieck et al. (2020)
Plaka Plaka Mines ⓘ Plaka Sulfate Locality II	Rieck et al. (2020)

Poland
Lesser Poland Voivodeship Olkusz County Gmina Olkusz ⓘ Pomorzany Mine	Cabała et al. (2008)

Chvaleticeite

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