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Colusite

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Artana quarry, Carrara, Apuan Alps, Massa-Carrara Province, Tuscany, Italy
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Formula:
Cu
 
26
V
 
2
(As,Sn,Sb)
 
6
S
 
32
System:IsometricColour:Bronze
Hardness:3 - 4
Name:Named for the type locality, the Colusa claim, Butte, Montana, USA


Colusite Group.

Classification of Colusite

IMA status:Valid - first described prior to 1959 (pre-IMA) - "Grandfathered"
Strunz 8th edition ID:2/C.10-40
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:2.CB.30

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
C : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 1: 1 (and similar)
B : With Zn, Fe, Cu, Ag, etc.
Dana 7th edition ID:3.1.1.1
Dana 8th edition ID:3.1.1.1

3 : SULFOSALTS
1 : ø > 4
Hey's CIM Ref.:6.4.3

6 : Sulphosalts - Sulphostannates, Sulphogermanates,Sulpharsenates, Sulphantimonates, Sulphovanadates and Sulphohalides
4 : Sulphovanadates
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Type Occurrence of Colusite

Type Locality:East Colusa Mine, Butte, Butte District, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
Year of Discovery:1932

Physical Properties of Colusite

Lustre:Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Bronze
Streak:Black
Hardness (Mohs):3 - 4
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:None Observed
Density (measured):4.2 g/cm3
Density (calculated):4.63 g/cm3

Crystallography of Colusite

Crystal System:Isometric
Class (H-M):4 3m - Hextetrahedral
Space Group:P4 3n
Cell Parameters:a = 10.62Å
Unit Cell Volume:V 1 ų
Z:2
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Chemical Properties of Colusite

Formula:
Cu
 
26
V
 
2
(As,Sn,Sb)
 
6
S
 
32
Essential elements:As, Cu, S, V
All elements listed in formula:As, Cu, S, Sb, Sn, V
Common Impurities:Zn,Fe,Te

Relationship of Colusite to other Species

Related to:
  • Colusite Group
    • Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

    - +
    2.CB.05aColoradoite
    HgTe
    2.CB.05aHawleyite
    CdS
    2.CB.05aMetacinnabar
    HgS
    2.CB.05cPolhemusite
    (Zn,Hg)S
    2.CB.05bSakuraiite
    (Cu,Zn,Fe)
     
    3
    		(In,Sn)S
     
    4
    2.CB.05aSphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    		)S
    2.CB.05aStilleite
    ZnSe
    2.CB.05aTiemannite
    HgSe
    2.CB.05aRudashevskyite
    (Fe,Zn)S
    2.CB.10aChalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    2.CB.10aEskebornite
    CuFeSe
     
    2
    2.CB.10aGallite
    CuGaS
     
    2
    2.CB.10bHaycockite
    Cu
     
    4
    		Fe
     
    5
    		S
     
    8
    2.CB.10aLenaite
    AgFeS
     
    2
    2.CB.10bMooihoekite
    Cu
     
    9
    		Fe
     
    9
    		S
     
    16
    2.CB.10bPutoranite
    Cu
     
    9
    		Fe
     
    9
    		S
     
    16
    2.CB.10aRoquesite
    CuInS
     
    2
    2.CB.10bTalnakhite
    Cu
     
    9
    		(Fe,Ni)
     
    8
    		S
     
    16
    2.CB.10aLaforêtite
    AgInS
     
    2
    2.CB.15aČernýite
    Cu
     
    2
    		(Cd,Zn,Fe)SnS
     
    4
    2.CB.15aFerrokësterite
    Cu
     
    2
    		(Fe,Zn)SnS
     
    4
    2.CB.15aHocartite
    Ag
     
    2
    		(Fe
    2+
     
    		,Zn)SnS
     
    4
    2.CB.15aIdaite
    Cu
     
    5
    		FeS
     
    6
    2.CB.15aKësterite
    Cu
     
    2
    		(Zn,Fe)SnS
     
    4
    2.CB.15aKuramite
    Cu
     
    3
    		SnS
     
    4
    2.CB.15bMohite
    Cu
     
    2
    		SnS
     
    3
    2.CB.15aPirquitasite
    Ag
     
    2
    		ZnSnS
     
    4
    2.CB.15aStannite
    Cu
     
    2
    		(Fe,Zn)SnS
     
    4
    2.CB.15cStannoidite
    Cu
    +
    6
    		Cu
    2+
    2
    		(Fe
    2+
     
    		,Zn)
     
    3
    		Sn
     
    2
    		S
     
    12
    2.CB.15aVelikite
    (Cu,Hg)
     
    11
    		Sn
     
    4
    		S
     
    16
    2.CB.20Chatkalite
    Cu
     
    6
    		FeSn
     
    2
    		S
     
    8
    2.CB.20Mawsonite
    Cu
     
    6
    		Fe
     
    2
    		SnS
     
    8
    2.CB.30Germanite
    Cu
     
    13
    		Fe
     
    2
    		Ge
     
    2
    		S
     
    16
    2.CB.30Germanocolusite
    Cu
     
    26
    		V
     
    2
    		(Ge,As)
     
    6
    		S
     
    32
    2.CB.30Nekrasovite
    Cu
     
    26
    		V
     
    2
    		(Sn,As,Sb)
     
    6
    		S
     
    32
    2.CB.30Stibiocolusite
    Cu
     
    13
    		V
     
    4
    		(Sb,Sn,As)
     
    3
    		S
     
    16
    2.CB.30Ovamboite
    Cu
     
    20
    		(Fe,Cu,Zn)
     
    6
    		W
     
    2
    		Ge
     
    6
    		S
     
    32
    2.CB.30Maikainite
    Cu
     
    20
    		(Fe,Cu)
     
    6
    		Mo
     
    2
    		Ge
     
    6
    		S
     
    32
    2.CB.35aHemusite
    Cu
     
    6
    		SnMoS
     
    8
    2.CB.35aKiddcreekite
    Cu
     
    6
    		SnWS
     
    8
    2.CB.35aPolkovicite
    (Fe,Pb)
     
    3
    		(Ge,Fe)
     
    1-x
    		S
     
    4
    2.CB.35aRenierite
    (Cu,Zn)
     
    11
    		(Ge,As)
     
    2
    		Fe
     
    4
    		S
     
    16
    2.CB.35aVinciennite
    Cu
    +
    7
    		Cu
    2+
    3
    		Fe
    2+
    2
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		Sn(As,Sb)S
     
    16
    2.CB.35aMorozeviczite
    (Pb,Fe)
     
    3
    		Ge
     
    1-x
    		S
     
    4
    2.CB.35bCatamarcaite
    Cu
     
    6
    		GeWS
     
    8
    2.CB.40Lautite
    CuAsS
    2.CB.45Cadmoselite
    CdSe
    2.CB.45Greenockite
    CdS
    2.CB.45Wurtzite
    (Zn,Fe)S
    2.CB.45Rambergite
    MnS
    2.CB.55aCubanite
    CuFe
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    2.CB.55bIsocubanite
    CuFe
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    2.CB.60Picotpaulite
    TlFe
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    2.CB.60Raguinite
    TlFeS
     
    2
    2.CB.65Argentopyrite
    AgFe
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    2.CB.65Sternbergite
    AgFe
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    2.CB.70Sulvanite
    Cu
     
    3
    		VS
     
    4
    2.CB.75Vulcanite
    CuTe
    2.CB.80Empressite
    AgTe
    2.CB.85Muthmannite
    (Ag,Au)Te
    Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:

    - +
    6.4.1Sulvanite
    Cu
     
    3
    		VS
     
    4
    6.4.2Arsenosulvanite
    Cu
     
    3
    		(As,V)S
     
    4
    6.4.4Nekrasovite
    Cu
     
    26
    		V
     
    2
    		(Sn,As,Sb)
     
    6
    		S
     
    32

    Other Names for Colusite

    Synonyms:
    Collusite
    Other Languages:
    German:Collusit
    Colusit
    Russian:Колусит
    Spanish:Collusita
    Colusita

    Other Information

    Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

    References for Colusite

    Reference List:Landon and Mogilnor (1933) Colusite, A new mineral of the sphalerite group. American Mineralogist: 18, 528-533.

    Berman and Gonyer, American Mineralogist (1939): 24: 369-381.

    Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 386-387.

    Spry et al (1994) New occurrences and refined crystal chemistry of colusite, with comparisons to arsenosulvite. American Mineralogist: 79: 750-763.

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    Localities for Colusite

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Argentina
     
    • Catamarca
      • Andalgalá
    • La Rioja
      • Sierra de Famatina
    		Brotkorb (2002): las Especies Minerales de la Republica Argentina
    Austria
     
    • Salzburg
      • Saalfelden
        • Leogang
          • Hütten
            • Schwarzleograben
              • Schwarzleo District
    		A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs (1989)
    Bulgaria
     
    • Pazardzhik (Pazardjik) Oblast
      • Srednogorie (Sredna Gora; Srdnia Gora) Region
        • Panagyurishte (Panagurishte) Obshchina
    		http://link.springer-ny.com/link/service/journals/00126/contents/02/00275/s00126-002-0275-6ch002.html
          • Chelopech
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990; American Mineralogist (1966): 51: 29-36
    Am Min 79:750-762. http://link.springer-ny.com/link/service/journals/00126/contents/02/00275/s00126-002-0275-6ch002.html
    Canada
     
    • Ontario
      • Cochrane District
        • Kidd Township
          • Timmins
    		ontariominerals.com
    Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)
     
    • Katanga (Shaba)
      • Katanga Copper Crescent
        • Central area
    		www.ulb.ac.be/sciences/katangapgm/STUMAT.pdf.
    France
     
    • Burgundy
      • Saône-et-Loire
        • Bourbon-Lancy
          • Chalmoux
    		Am Min 79 750-762. Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
    Hungary
     
    • Heves Co.
      • Mátra Mts.
        • Recsk
    		No reference listed
    Italy
     
    • Tuscany
      • Lucca Province
        • Apuan Alps
          • Seravezza
    		Orlandi et al., 1996. Minerals of the Seravezza Marble, Tuscany, Italy. Min. Rec., 27: 47-58.
      • Massa-Carrara Province
        • Apuan Alps
    		Orlandi P., Franzini M., 1994. I minerali del marmo di Carrara. Amilcare Pizzi S.p.A., Milano.
    Orlandi P., Franzini M., 1994. I minerali del marmo di Carrara. Amilcare Pizzi S.p.A., Milano.
    Orlandi P., Franzini M., 1994. I minerali del marmo di Carrara. Amilcare Pizzi S.p.A., Milano.
    Orlandi P., Franzini M., 1994. I minerali del marmo di Carrara. Amilcare Pizzi S.p.A., Milano.
    Am Min 79:750-762.
    Orlandi P., Franzini M., 1994. I minerali del marmo di Carrara. Amilcare Pizzi S.p.A., Milano.
          • Massa
            • Casette
    		[MinRec 33:162]
    Japan
     
    • Hokkaido Island
      • Abuta-gun
    		Matsubara, S. and Miyawaki, R. (2006) Catalogue of Japanese Minerals. (National Science Museum, Tokyo)
      • Sapporo
    		AmMin 85:628
    • Honshu Island
      • Chubu Region
        • Shizuoka Prefecture
          • Shimoda City
            • Rendaiji
    		(Several japanese language references; no good reference available in english yet, but will be published soon.)
      • Tohoku Region
        • Akita Prefecture
    		Matsukuma and Yui (1979) Report of the Research Institute for Underground Resources, Mining College of Akita University 43, 91-104 (in japanese)
    Kazakhstan
     
    • Zhezqazghan Oblysy (Dzezkazgan Oblast'; Dzhezkazgan Oblast'; Djezkazgan Oblast'; Jezkazgan Oblast')
      • Balqash (Balkhash; Karatas) Region
    		Gramaccioli, C. M., 1985. Conoscere i minerali. I solfosali. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 96 pp
    Namibia
     
    • Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region
      • Tsumeb
    		No reference listed
    • Otjozondjupa Region
      • Grootfontein District
        • Kombat
    		Mineralogical Record: 22: 421.
    Norway
     
    • Nord-Trøndelag
      • Grong
        • Godejorda
    		Bergstøl (1977, speach in Trondheim); Neumann (1985, p. 23).
    Peru
     
    • Huánuco Department
      • Dos de Mayo Province
        • Huallanca District
    		Rocks & Min.: 60:228.
    Philippines
     
    • Luzon
      • Cordillera Administrative Region
        • Benguet Province
          • Mancayan (Mankayan)
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
    USA
     
    • Arizona
      • Cochise Co.
        • Mule Mts
          • Warren District
    		[MinRec 24:421]
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 182; Graeme, R. (1993), Bisbee revisited, Min.Rec.: 24: 421-436.
      • Pinal Co.
        • Pinal Mts
          • Pioneer District
            • Superior
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 182; Barnes, R. & M. Hay (1983), Famous mineral localities: The Magma Mine, Min.Rec.: 14: 72-82; Hammer, D.F. & D.W. Peterson (1968), Geology of the Magma mine area, AZ, in J.D. Ridge (editor), Ore deposits of the United States, 1933-1967, A.I.M.E.: 1282-1310.
    • Colorado
      • Hinsdale Co.
        • Lake City District (Lake District)
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
          • Lake City
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
        • Park District (Sherman District)
          • Cinnamon Pass
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
      • Ouray Co.
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
          • Red Mountain
    		Min Rec (1986) 17:229-236
      • San Juan Co.
        • Red Mountain District
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    • Montana
      • Fergus Co.
        • Warm Springs District (Gilt Edge District; Gold Hill District; Maiden District)
          • Cone Butte Sub District
    		Am Min 79:750-762.
      • Silver Bow Co.
        • Butte District
    The Mineralogy of The Butte District, Montana; Guilbert and Zeihen 1964
    Can Min 19 (1981), 423; Roberts et al., "Encyclopedia of Minerals". Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. 1974; Dana 7:I:387.
    The Mineralogy of The Butte District, Montana; Guilbert and Zeihen 1964
    Dana 7:I:387.
    The Mineralogy of The Butte District, Montana; Guilbert and Zeihen 1964
    Michael W. Kieron collection
    Geology and Ore Deposits of Butte District, Montana, W. Weed
    • Nevada
      • Esmeralda Co.
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
      • Lander Co.
        • Lewis District
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    • New Mexico
      • Santa Fe Co.
        • La Bajada District
    		Northrop, Minerals of New Mexico, 3rd rev. ed., 1996
    • Utah
      • Juab Co.
        • East Tintic Mts
          • Tintic District
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