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Hidalgoite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About HidalgoiteHide

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Coat of Arms of Hidalgo, Mexico
Formula:
PbAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Colour:
White, pale green, pistachio-green, emerald-green
Lustre:
Dull
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
3.71 - 3.96
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named for the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, that includes the type locality.
The arsenate analogue of hinsdalite and the Al analogue of beudantite.
Forms solid solutions with the arsenate member philipsbornite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1899
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1899:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
fb980369-1b49-4d2d-980a-5b8039574209

IMA Classification of HidalgoiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
PbAl3(SO4)(AsO4)(OH)6
First published:
1953

Classification of HidalgoiteHide

8.BL.05

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
L : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 3:1
43.4.1.3

43 : COMPOUND PHOSPHATES, ETC.
4 : Anhydrous Compound Phosphates, etc·, Containing Hydroxyl or Halogen
22.3.18

22 : Phosphates, Arsenates or Vanadates with other Anions
3 : Phosphates, arsenates or vanadates with sulphates

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference
HidIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of HidalgoiteHide

Transparency:
Translucent
Comment:
porcellain
Colour:
White, pale green, pistachio-green, emerald-green
Streak:
White
Hardness:
4½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal
Density:
3.71 - 3.96 g/cm3 (Measured)    4.21(6) g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of HidalgoiteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.713 - 1.730 nε = 1.715 - 1.735
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.002
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
Strong

Chemistry of HidalgoiteHide

Mindat Formula:
PbAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Crystallography of HidalgoiteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m - Ditrigonal Pyramidal
Space Group:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.04(2) Å, c = 16.99(2) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.413
Unit Cell V:
729.24 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.981 Å(100)
5.73 Å(90)
3.51 Å(90)
1.911 Å(80)
2.257 Å(70)
1.761 Å(60)
1.496 Å(60)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of HidalgoiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
White porous or cavernous to dense porcelain-like masses.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National School of Mines, Paris, France.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 106373–106375.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 112726, 112727.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Oxidized ore vein.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Smith, R.L., Simons, F.S., Vlisidis, A.C. (1953) Hidalgoite, a new mineral. American Mineralogist: 38, 1218-1224.

Other Language Names for HidalgoiteHide

German:Hidalgoit
Simplified Chinese:砷铝铅矾
Spanish:Hidalgoita

Relationship of Hidalgoite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
BeudantitePbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
ClouditeBaFe3+3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
CorkitePbFe3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
GallobeudantitePbGa3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m : R3m
HinsdalitePbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
KemmlitziteSrAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
OberwolfachiteSrFe3+3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
SvanbergiteSrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
UM2011-07-POSO:AlBaHBaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Unnamed (Fe-analogue of Weilerite and Ba-analogue of Oberwolfachite)BaFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
WeileriteBaAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Hex.
WoodhouseiteCaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
25 photos of Hidalgoite associated with MimetitePb5(AsO4)3Cl
15 photos of Hidalgoite associated with CarminitePbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2
7 photos of Hidalgoite associated with BayldonitePbCu3(AsO4)2(OH)2
6 photos of Hidalgoite associated with CrocoitePbCr6+O4
6 photos of Hidalgoite associated with QuartzSiO2
6 photos of Hidalgoite associated with BeudantitePbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
5 photos of Hidalgoite associated with AnglesitePbSO4
5 photos of Hidalgoite associated with DuftitePbCu(AsO4)(OH)
4 photos of Hidalgoite associated with BindheimitePb2Sb2O6O
3 photos of Hidalgoite associated with BariopharmacosideriteBa0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.BL.Graulichite-(La)LaFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.OberwolfachiteSrFe3+3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.KiryuiteNaMnAl(PO4)F3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BL.ClouditeBaFe3+3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.05BeudantitePbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.05CorkitePbFe3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.05HinsdalitePbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.05KemmlitziteSrAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.05SvanbergiteSrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.05WeileriteBaAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Hex.
8.BL.05WoodhouseiteCaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.05GallobeudantitePbGa3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6Trig. 3m : R3m
8.BL.05UM2011-07-POSO:AlBaHBaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
8.BL.10ArsenogoyaziteSrAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10ArsenogorceixiteBaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10ArsenocrandalliteCaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m)
8.BL.10BenauiteSrFe3+3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10CrandalliteCaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10DussertiteBaFe3+3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10EylettersiteTh0.75Al3(PO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10GorceixiteBaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6Mon. m : Bm
8.BL.10GoyaziteSrAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10KintoreitePbFe3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10PhilipsbornitePbAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10PlumbogummitePbAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10SegnititePbFe3+3AsO4(AsO3OH)(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10 vaViséite
8.BL.10SpringcreekiteBaV3+3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.10GalloplumbogummitePb(Ga,Al,Ge)3(PO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m : R3m
8.BL.13Arsenoflorencite-(La)LaAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13Arsenoflorencite-(Nd)NdAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6Trig.
8.BL.13Arsenoflorencite-(Ce)CeAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13Florencite-(Ce)CeAl3(PO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13Florencite-(La)LaAl3(PO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13Florencite-(Nd)NdAl3(PO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13WaylanditeBiAl3(PO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13ZaïriteBiFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13ArsenowaylanditeBiAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6Trig.
8.BL.13Graulichite-(Ce)CeFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13Florencite-(Sm)SmAl3(PO4)2(OH)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BL.13Unnamed (As-analogue of Zaïrite)(Bi,Pb)Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6
8.BL.15ViitaniemiiteNa(Ca,Mn2+)Al(PO4)(F,OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BL.25PattersonitePbFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)5 · H2OTric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Hidalgoite is insoluble in HCl, HNO3, and H2SO4.
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 HidalgoiteHide

References for HidalgoiteHide

Localities for HidalgoiteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- 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
 
  • New South Wales
    • Robinson Co.
      • Cobar
Chapman et al. (2005) +1 other reference
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
        • Broken Hill
          • Broken Hill South Mine (BHS Mine; South Mine)
Birch et al. (1997)
  • Northern Territory
    • Victoria-Daly Region
      • Grove Hill
  • Queensland
    • Croydon Shire
      • Croydon Goldfield
Parbhakar-Fox (2016)
Parbhakar-Fox (2016)
  • South Australia
    • Eyre Peninsula
      • Middleback Range
        • Iron Knob
Francis (2010)
  • Tasmania
    • West Coast municipality
      • Zeehan mining district
        • Dundas mineral field
Lancaster +1 other reference
  • Victoria
    • Northern Grampians Shire
  • Western Australia
    • Ashburton Shire
Nickel et al. (1993)
Mineralogical Record 24
Nickel et al. (1993)
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Gastein
        • Naßfeld valley
          • Kreuzkogel massif
            • Radhausberg
Auer (2021)
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
      • Silbertal
        • Fresch alp
Kolitsch (2015)
Canada
 
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • Rouyn-Noranda TE
Caplette et al. (2015)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Antofagasta
Arfè et al. (2016)
      • Taltal
Samples analysed by Dr. Jochen Schlüter (Hamburg University)
    • Tocopilla Province
      • María Elena
SEM-EDS by Joy Desor and Gerhard Möhn
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
      • Copiapó
SEM-EDS by Joy Desor
      • Tierra Amarilla
Maurizio Dini collection
China
 
  • Xinjiang
    • Turpan
      • Shanshan Co.
        • Kanggur-Xifengshan gold belt
Kaiyin Bai and Zhaoxin Han (2007)
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Jáchymov
Lapis 2002 (7/8)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
          • Montmins mining district
Chollet Pascal collection - XRD ...
  • Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    • Nièvre
      • Château-Chinon
        • Larochemillay
Gourault et al. (2021)
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Sélestat-Erstein
        • Urbeis
Thierry Brunsperger collection.
  • Occitanie
    • Aude
      • Narbonne
        • Padern
Berbain et al. (2019)
    • Tarn
      • Castres
        • Fontrieu
          • Fumade
Melle et al. (2023)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ... +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Oberwolfach
Heinz Förch collection (analysed by Prof. K. Walenta) +1 other reference
        • Seelbach
          • Seelbach
            • Weiler
J. Gröbner: Neufunde aus der Grube Michael bei Weiler (1/2003)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Arnsberg
          • Uentrop
Lapis (6)
        • Bestwig
Schnorrer-Köhler et al. (1990)
      • Märkischer Kreis
        • Iserlohn
          • Letmathe
Schnorrer-Köhler (1983) +2 other references
    • Düsseldorf
      • Mettmann
        • Velbert
Lapis 1988 (1)
Schnorrer-Köhler (1988)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
Wittern (2001)
      • Lahnstein
        • Friedrichssegen
Der Aufschluss Vol.55
    • Westerwaldkreis
      • Wirges
        • Dernbach
SEM-EDS by Joy Desor
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Ehrenfriedersdorf
Wittern (2001)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Lavrion mining district
          • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
            • Kamariza mines (Kamareza mines)
Möckel (2000)
            • Mercati mines
Rieck (1999) +1 other reference
          • Km 3
            • Km 3 mines
Fritz Schreiber collection (SEM-EDS-analysed by Branko Rieck)
        • Lavrion slag localities
Kolitsch et al. (2014)
Ireland
 
  • Connacht
    • Galway County
      • Killimor
de Haller +2 other references
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Introbio
Vergani et al. (2020)
      • Valsassina
        • Introbio
Vergani et al. (2020)
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Gonnosfanadiga
        • Fenugu Sibiri Mine
Brizzi et al. (1994)
      • Nuxis
Ciriotti et al. (2010)
Ciriotti et al. (2010)
      • Villaputzu
Stara P. (1991)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • Trento Province (Trentino)
      • Roncegno Terme
Bortolozzi et al. (2013)
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Montieri
        • Gerfalco
Batacchi et al. (2013)
    • Livorno Province
      • Campiglia Marittima
Dini et al. (2013)
Japan
 
  • Akita Prefecture
    • Daisen City
Sadanaga et al. (1974)
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Nikko City
Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Mexico (TL)
 
  • Hidalgo
    • Zimapán Municipality
      • Zimapán
Smith et al. (1953) +2 other references
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Gebhard (1999)
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Almodôvar
      • Almodôvar e Graça dos Padrões
Rui Nunes - November 2007
  • Porto
    • Paredes
      • Sobreira
Gomes et al. (2016)
  • Viana do Castelo
    • Ponte de Lima
      • Estorãos
Pedro Alves collection. Characterized ...
Russia
 
  • Kemerovo Oblast
Bortnikova et al. (2017)
South Africa
 
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Madibeng Local Municipality
        • Brits
Atanasova et al. (2016)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Cuevas del Almanzora
Rewitzer et al. (2023)
        • Sierra Almagrera
          • Jaroso Ravine
Valladares et al. (2021)
      • Níjar
A. Arribas et al. (2005)
          • Cerro de los Guardias
Calvo (2015)
      • Tíjola
Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022)
  • Castile-La Mancha
    • Guadalajara
      • Pardos
        • Pardos deposit
J. Gröbner und B. Sainz de Barranda (1999)
  • Catalonia
    • Tarragona
      • Priorat
        • Bellmunt del Priorat
Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com)
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
      • Valle de la Serena
Sainz de Baranda Graf (2013)
Switzerland
 
  • Glarus
    • Glarus Nord
Thailand
 
  • Yala Province
    • Bannang Sata District
      • Tham Thalu
Števko M. (2021)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Calstock
        • Gunnislake
          • Clitters United Mines
Davis et al. (1964) +3 other references
      • St Hilary
Betterton (2000)
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Caldbeck
          • Roughton Gill
Förtsch (1967) +2 other references
Stanley et al. (1991)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
      • Iditarod Mining District
- (2008)
  • Arizona
    • Yavapai County
      • Bradshaw Mountains (Bradshaw Range)
        • Pine Grove Mining District
          • Walnut Grove
Anthony et al. (1995)
  • California
    • San Bernardino County
      • Clark Mts (Clark Mountain Range)
        • Clark Mountain District (Clark District)
          • Mohawk Hill
[Mineralien Welt 1/93:44]
  • Nevada
    • Humboldt County
      • Iron Point Mining District
        • Valmy
Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ...
    • Nye County
      • Lodi Hills
        • Lodi Mining District
          • Quartz Mountain camp
Castor et al. (2004) +1 other reference
  • New Mexico
    • Catron County
      • Taylor Creek Mining District
        • Sawmill Creek
NMGS 37th Field Conference
    • Sierra County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
  • Utah
    • Tooele County
      • Gold Hill Mining District (Clifton Mining District)
        • Gold Hill
Collected by and in the collection of ...
Mineralogical Record (1971) +1 other reference
  • Wisconsin
    • Rusk County
      • Ladysmith-Rhinelander Metavolcanic Complex
        • Ladysmith
Jones et al. (1999)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Midlands
    • Gokwe North District
Frei (2005)
 
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