Hidalgoite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Hidalgoite
Formula:
PbAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Colour:
White, pale green, pistachio-green, emerald-green
Lustre:
Dull
Hardness:
4½
Specific Gravity:
3.71 - 3.96
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
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.
Forms solid solutions with the arsenate member philipsbornite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1899
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1899:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
fb980369-1b49-4d2d-980a-5b8039574209
IMA Classification of Hidalgoite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
PbAl3(SO4)(AsO4)(OH)6
First published:
1953
Classification of Hidalgoite
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
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
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
22 : Phosphates, Arsenates or Vanadates with other Anions
3 : Phosphates, arsenates or vanadates with sulphates
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
---|---|---|
Hid | 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 Hidalgoite
Dull
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 Hidalgoite
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.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
Strong
Chemistry of Hidalgoite
Mindat Formula:
PbAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Crystallography of Hidalgoite
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 Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
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 Environment
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] | |
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] |
Type Occurrence of Hidalgoite
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.
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 Hidalgoite
Relationship of Hidalgoite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Cloudite | BaFe3+3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Corkite | PbFe3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Gallobeudantite | PbGa3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m : R3m |
Hinsdalite | PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Kemmlitzite | SrAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Oberwolfachite | SrFe3+3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
UM2011-07-POSO:AlBaH | BaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | |
Unnamed (Fe-analogue of Weilerite and Ba-analogue of Oberwolfachite) | BaFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | |
Weilerite | BaAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Hex. |
Woodhouseite | CaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
25 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Mimetite | Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
15 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Carminite | PbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 |
7 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Bayldonite | PbCu3(AsO4)2(OH)2 |
6 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Crocoite | PbCr6+O4 |
6 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
6 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
5 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
5 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Duftite | PbCu(AsO4)(OH) |
4 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Bindheimite | Pb2Sb2O6O |
3 photos of Hidalgoite associated with Bariopharmacosiderite | Ba0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.BL. | Graulichite-(La) | LaFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL. | Oberwolfachite | SrFe3+3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL. | Kiryuite | NaMnAl(PO4)F3 |
8.BL. | Cloudite | BaFe3+3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Corkite | PbFe3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Hinsdalite | PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Kemmlitzite | SrAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Weilerite | BaAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Woodhouseite | CaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Gallobeudantite | PbGa3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | UM2011-07-POSO:AlBaH | BaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Arsenogoyazite | SrAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Arsenogorceixite | BaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Arsenocrandallite | CaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Benauite | SrFe3+3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Crandallite | CaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Dussertite | BaFe3+3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Eylettersite | Th0.75Al3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Gorceixite | BaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Goyazite | SrAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Kintoreite | PbFe3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Philipsbornite | PbAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Plumbogummite | PbAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Segnitite | PbFe3+3AsO4(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 va | Viséite | |
8.BL.10 | Springcreekite | BaV3+3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6 |
8.BL.10 | Galloplumbogummite | Pb(Ga,Al,Ge)3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Arsenoflorencite-(La) | LaAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Arsenoflorencite-(Nd) | NdAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Arsenoflorencite-(Ce) | CeAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Florencite-(Ce) | CeAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Florencite-(La) | LaAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Florencite-(Nd) | NdAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Waylandite | BiAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Zaïrite | BiFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Arsenowaylandite | BiAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Graulichite-(Ce) | CeFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Florencite-(Sm) | SmAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Unnamed (As-analogue of Zaïrite) | (Bi,Pb)Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.15 | Viitaniemiite | Na(Ca,Mn2+)Al(PO4)(F,OH)3 |
8.BL.25 | Pattersonite | PbFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)5 · H2O |
Other Information
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 Hidalgoite
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References for Hidalgoite
Reference List:
Smith, Robert L., Simons, Frank S., Vlisidis, Angelina C. (1953) Hidalgoite, a new mineral. American Mineralogist, 38 (11-12) 1218-1224
Localities for Hidalgoite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Chapman et al. (2005) +1 other reference |
| Birch et al. (1997) |
| |
| Parbhakar-Fox (2016) |
Parbhakar-Fox (2016) | |
| Francis (2010) |
| Lancaster +1 other reference |
| |
| Nickel et al. (1993) |
Mineralogical Record 24 | |
Nickel et al. (1993) | |
Austria | |
| Auer (2021) |
| Kolitsch (2015) |
Canada | |
| Caplette et al. (2015) |
Chile | |
| Arfè et al. (2016) |
| Samples analysed by Dr. Jochen Schlüter (Hamburg University) |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor and Gerhard Möhn |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| Maurizio Dini collection |
China | |
| Kaiyin Bai and Zhaoxin Han (2007) |
Czech Republic | |
| Lapis 2002 (7/8) |
France | |
| Chollet Pascal collection - XRD ... |
| Gourault et al. (2021) |
| Thierry Brunsperger collection. |
| Berbain et al. (2019) |
| Melle et al. (2023) |
| Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ... +1 other reference |
Germany | |
| Heinz Förch collection (analysed by Prof. K. Walenta) +1 other reference |
| J. Gröbner: Neufunde aus der Grube Michael bei Weiler (1/2003) |
| Lapis (6) |
| Schnorrer-Köhler et al. (1990) |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1983) +2 other references |
| Lapis 1988 (1) |
Schnorrer-Köhler (1988) | |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Der Aufschluss Vol.55 |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| Wittern (2001) |
Greece | |
| Möckel (2000) |
| |
Rieck (1999) +1 other reference | |
| Fritz Schreiber collection (SEM-EDS-analysed by Branko Rieck) |
| Kolitsch et al. (2014) |
Ireland | |
| de Haller +2 other references |
Italy | |
| Vergani et al. (2020) |
| Vergani et al. (2020) |
| Brizzi et al. (1994) |
| Ciriotti et al. (2010) |
Ciriotti et al. (2010) | |
| Stara P. (1991) |
| Bortolozzi et al. (2013) |
| Batacchi et al. (2013) |
| Dini et al. (2013) |
Japan | |
| Sadanaga et al. (1974) |
| Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan) |
Mexico (TL) | |
| Smith et al. (1953) +2 other references |
Namibia | |
| Gebhard (1999) |
Portugal | |
| Rui Nunes - November 2007 |
| Gomes et al. (2016) |
| Pedro Alves collection. Characterized ... |
Russia | |
| Bortnikova et al. (2017) |
South Africa | |
| Atanasova et al. (2016) |
Spain | |
| Rewitzer et al. (2023) |
| Valladares et al. (2021) |
| A. Arribas et al. (2005) |
| Calvo (2015) |
| Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) |
| J. Gröbner und B. Sainz de Barranda (1999) |
| Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com) |
| Sainz de Baranda Graf (2013) |
Switzerland | |
| |
Thailand | |
| Števko M. (2021) |
UK | |
| Davis et al. (1964) +3 other references |
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Betterton (2000) | |
| Förtsch (1967) +2 other references |
Stanley et al. (1991) | |
USA | |
| - (2008) |
| Anthony et al. (1995) |
| [Mineralien Welt 1/93:44] |
| Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ... |
| Castor et al. (2004) +1 other reference |
| NMGS 37th Field Conference |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
Northrop et al. (1996) | |
Northrop et al. (1996) | |
Northrop et al. (1996) | |
| Collected by and in the collection of ... |
Mineralogical Record (1971) +1 other reference | |
| Jones et al. (1999) |
Zimbabwe | |
| Frei (2005) |
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