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Adelite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered

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Adelite, etc.

Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

Adelite, etc.

Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

Adelite, etc.

Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA

Adelite, etc.

Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

Adelite, etc.

Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

Adelite, etc.

Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA

Adelite, etc.

Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

Adelite, etc.

Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

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About AdeliteHide

Formula:

CaMg(AsO₄)(OH)

Colour:

Colourless, white, grey, bluish grey, yellowish grey, yellow, pale green, pinkish brown, brown

Lustre:

Vitreous, Greasy

Hardness:

Specific Gravity:

3.71 - 3.76

Crystal System:

Orthorhombic

Member of:

Adelite-Descloizite Group

Name:

Named by Hjalmar Sjögren in 1891 from the Greek άδηλος for "adelos," "obscure" or "indistinct", in reference to its lack of transparency.

Co-Type Localities:

ⓘ Bergsråds sänkning, Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
ⓘ Kitteln Mine, Nordmark Odal Field, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

Isostructural with:

Gottlobite

Adelite-Descloizite Group. Adelite-Gottlobite Series.
The arsenate analogue of Gottlobite.

Crystal structure details (Effenberger et al., 2002): M2 site is Mg; there are (M2)O₆ octahedra that share edges to form chains; the chains are parallel to [001]; two chains are linked via a tetrahedron to form 3D framework; in the framework there are cavities where the M1 site is located; in adelite it is Ca, with tetragonal antiprism coordination (slightly distorted).

See also the hydrated analogue camgasite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:23:5

GUID
(UUID V4):

be8d5008-5334-4cbf-badb-d863f7194c04

IMA Classification of AdeliteHide

IMA status:

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)

First published:

1891

Type description reference:

Sjögren, Hj. (1891) Bidrag till Sveriges mineralogi 3. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar, 13 (7) 781-796 doi:10.1080/11035899109445851

Classification of AdeliteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):

8.BH.35

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

Dana 8th ed.:

41.5.1.1

41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : (AB)₂(XO₄)Z_q

Hey's CIM Ref.:

20.2.17

20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
2 : Arsenates of Be, Mg, Ca or Ba

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
Ade	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 AdeliteHide

Lustre:

Vitreous, Greasy

Transparency:

Transparent, Translucent

Comment:

Långban: vitrous to greasy

Colour:

Colourless, white, grey, bluish grey, yellowish grey, yellow, pale green, pinkish brown, brown

Comment:

Colourless in transmitted light.

Streak:

White

Hardness:

5 on Mohs scale

Tenacity:

Brittle

Cleavage:

None Observed

Fracture:

Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal

Density:

3.71 - 3.76 g/cm³ (Measured) 3.78 g/cm³ (Calculated)

Optical Data of AdeliteHide

Type:

Biaxial (+)

RI values:

n_α = 1.712 n_β = 1.721 n_γ = 1.731

2V:

Measured: 68° to 90°

Birefringence:

0.019

Max Birefringence:

δ = 0.019

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

Surface Relief:

High

Dispersion:

Optical Extinction:

Parallel. XYZ = acb

Pleochroism:

Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of AdeliteHide

Mindat Formula:

CaMg(AsO₄)(OH)

Elements listed:

As, Ca, H, Mg, O - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Common Impurities:

Pb,Mn,Na,Cu,Ba

Crystallography of AdeliteHide

Crystal System:

Orthorhombic

Class (H-M):

2 2 2 - Disphenoidal

Space Group:

P2₁ 2₁ 2₁

Setting:

P2₁ 2₁ 2₁

Cell Parameters:

a = 7.43 Å, b = 8.85 Å, c = 5.88 Å

Ratio:

a:b:c = 0.84 : 1 : 0.664

Unit Cell V:

386.64 Å³ (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

Crystals elongated [100]. Commonly massive.

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ID	Species	Reference	Link	Year	Locality	Pressure (GPa)	Temp (K)
0012643	Adelite	Effenberger H, Krause W, Bernhardt H J (2002) Structural investigations of adelite and cobaltaustinite, two members of the adelite-descloizite group Experimental Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry Abstract Volume 9 30-30		2002	Langban, Sweden	0	293

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Ca   0.63323   0.66993   0.47737   1.00000   0.00937
Mg   0.24093   0.50504   0.24576   1.00000   0.00610
As   0.61594   0.31858   0.51671   0.93120   0.00533
P   0.61594   0.31858   0.51671   0.06880   0.00533
O1   0.43758   0.43594   0.49010   1.00000   0.00960
O2   0.78376   0.43523   0.58720   1.00000   0.01350
O3   0.35447   0.72683   0.22930   1.00000   0.01050
O4   0.39884   0.70196   0.76030   1.00000   0.01120
O5   0.10657   0.57687   0.50590   1.00000   0.00960
H   0.00900   0.52900   0.51300   1.00000   0.03200
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Ca 0.01038 0.00669 0.01104 -0.00049 0.00086 -0.00012
Mg 0.00740 0.00650 0.00450 0.00060 0.00050 -0.00070
As 0.00567 0.00523 0.00509 0.00064 -0.00002 -0.00013
P 0.00567 0.00523 0.00509 0.00064 -0.00002 -0.00013
O1 0.00900 0.01040 0.00940 0.00340 -0.00020 0.00050
O2 0.01130 0.01310 0.01610 -0.00320 -0.00240 -0.00010
O3 0.01300 0.01050 0.00810 -0.00180 -0.00010 0.00090
O4 0.01460 0.01030 0.00870 -0.00320 0.00130 -0.00230
O5 0.00860 0.01090 0.00920 -0.00040 0.00140 0.00030

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
4.96 Å	(60)
4.48 Å	(10)
4.13 Å	(70)
3.47 Å	(20)
3.16 Å	(100)
2.98 Å	(60)
2.78 Å	(60)
2.64 Å	(40)
2.59 Å	(70)
2.51 Å	(60)
2.33 Å	(70)
2.03 Å	(20)
1.872 Å	(20)
1.819 Å	(20)
1.751 Å	(10)
1.724 Å	(10)
1.671 Å	(10)
1.609 Å	(70)
1.582 Å	(10)
1.505 Å	(20)
1.485 Å	(10)
1.349 Å	(10)
1.307 Å	(30)
1.220 Å	(30)

Comments:

ICDD 24-208. Langban, Sweden. Data from Canadian Mineralogist 18: 191 (1980)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Paragenetic Mode	Earliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event	<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates]

Geological Setting:

On willemite-franklinite ore from a metamorphosed stratiform zinc orebody (Franklin, New Jersey, USA).

Type Occurrence of AdeliteHide

Co-Type Localities:

ⓘ Bergsråds sänkning, Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
ⓘ Kitteln Mine, Nordmark Odal Field, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden, number HS 6413.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

A rare mineral in a metamorphosed Fe–Mn orebody

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Sarkinite	Hedyphane	Fredrikssonite	Dolomite	Brucite
Braunite	Arsenoclasite

Reference:

Sjögren, H. (1891) Bidrag til Sveriges mineralogi. 3. Adelit, ett basiskt arseniat från Nordmarken och Långban. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar: 13: 781-796.

Download:

http://rruff.info/uploads/GFS13_781.pdf

Other Language Names for AdeliteHide

German:Adelit

Italian:Adelite

Latvian:Adelīts

Russian:Аделит

Spanish:Adelita

Varieties of AdeliteHide

Vanadium-bearing Adelite

Relationship of Adelite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:

Adelite-Descloizite Group

Other Members of this group:

Arsendescloizite	PbZn(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Austinite	CaZn(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Čechite	PbFe²⁺(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
Cobaltaustinite	CaCo(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Conichalcite	CaCu(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Descloizite	PbZn(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
Duftite	PbCu(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Duftite-alpha	PbCu(AsO₄)(OH)
Gottlobite	CaMg(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Hermannroseite	CaCu(PO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
Nickelaustinite	CaNi(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Pyrobelonite	PbMn²⁺(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
Tangeite	CaCu(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
Unnamed (Pb-analogue of Nickelaustinite)	PbNi(AsO₄)(OH)
Vuagnatite	CaAl(SiO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁

Forms a series with:

Gottlobite

Adelite-Gottlobite Series

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

27 photos of Adelite associated with Franklinite	Zn²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
25 photos of Adelite associated with Willemite	Zn₂SiO₄
19 photos of Adelite associated with Zincite	ZnO
18 photos of Adelite associated with Calcite	CaCO₃
8 photos of Adelite associated with Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
8 photos of Adelite associated with Magnussonite	Mn²⁺₁₀(As³⁺O₃)₆(OH,Cl)₂
7 photos of Adelite associated with Hausmannite	Mn²⁺Mn³⁺₂O₄
6 photos of Adelite associated with Sphalerite	ZnS
4 photos of Adelite associated with Chlorophoenicite	(Mn,Mg)₃Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH,O)₆
3 photos of Adelite associated with Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

8.BH.	Crimsonite	PbFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
8.BH.	Reznitskyite	CaMg(VO₄)F	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.	Cuprozheshengite	Pb₄CuZn₂(AsO₄)₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂	Tric. 1 : P1
8.BH.	Zheshengite	Pb₄ZnZn₂(AsO₄)₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂	Tric. 1 : P1
8.BH.	Peterchinite	Zn₃Zn₂(OH)₆As[O₃(OH)₃]	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.BH.05	Thadeuite	Ca(Mg,Fe²⁺)₃(PO₄)₂(OH,F)₂	Orth. 2 2 2 : C2 2 2₁
8.BH.10	Durangite	NaAl(AsO₄)F	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.10	Isokite	CaMg(PO₄)F	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.10	Lacroixite	NaAl(PO₄)F	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.10	Maxwellite	NaFe³⁺(AsO₄)F	Mon. 2/m : P2/m
8.BH.10	Panasqueiraite	CaMg(PO₄)(OH,F)	Mon.
8.BH.10	Kononovite	NaMg(SO₄)F	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.10	Arsenatrotitanite	NaTi(AsO₄)O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.15	Drugmanite	Pb₂(Fe³⁺,Al)(PO₄)(PO₃OH)(OH)₂	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
8.BH.20	Bjarebyite	(Ba,Sr)(Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺,Mg)₂Al₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
8.BH.20	Cirrolite	Ca₃Al₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃ (?)
8.BH.20	Kulanite	Ba(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺,Mg)₂(Al,Fe³⁺)₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
8.BH.20	Penikisite	Ba(Mg,Fe²⁺,Ca)₂Al₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
8.BH.20	Perloffite	Ba(Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺)₂Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
8.BH.20	Johntomaite	BaFe²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
8.BH.20	Bjarebyite Group
8.BH.20	Strontioperloffite	SrMn²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
8.BH.20	Plumboperloffite	PbMn²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
8.BH.25	Bertossaite	(Li,Na)₂(Ca,Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)Al₄(PO₄)₄(OH,F)₄	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.BH.25	Palermoite	(Li,Na)₂(Sr,Ca)Al₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₄	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.BH.25	Natropalermoite	Na₂SrAl₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₄	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.BH.30	Carminite	PbFe³⁺₂(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
8.BH.30	Sewardite	CaFe³⁺₂(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
8.BH.35	Arsendescloizite	PbZn(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.35	Austinite	CaZn(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.35	Cobaltaustinite	CaCo(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.35	Conichalcite	CaCu(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.35	Duftite	PbCu(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.35	Gabrielsonite	PbFe³⁺(As³⁺O₃)O	Orth. mm2 : Pmc2₁
8.BH.35	Nickelaustinite	CaNi(AsO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.35	Tangeite	CaCu(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.35	Duftite-alpha	PbCu(AsO₄)(OH)
8.BH.35	Gottlobite	CaMg(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.35	Hermannroseite	CaCu(PO₄)(OH)	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
8.BH.40	Čechite	PbFe²⁺(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.BH.40	Descloizite	PbZn(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.BH.40	Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.BH.40	Pyrobelonite	PbMn²⁺(VO₄)(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.BH.40	Khorixasite	(Bi_0.67◻_0.33)Cu(VO₄)(OH)	Mon. 2/m : P2/m
8.BH.45	Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.45	Vésigniéite	BaCu₃(VO₄)₂(OH)₂	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.BH.50	Paganoite	NiBi(AsO₄)O	Tric. 1 : P1
8.BH.55	Harrisonite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)₆(PO₄)₂(SiO₄)₂	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BH.55	Jagowerite	BaAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂	Tric.
8.BH.60	Attakolite	CaMn²⁺Al₄(SiO₃OH)(PO₄)₃(OH)₄	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.BH.65	Leningradite	PbCu₃(VO₄)₂Cl	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Ibam
8.BH.70	Katiarsite	KTiO(AsO₄)	Orth. mm2 : Pna2₁
8.BH.70	Yurgensonite	K₂SnTiO₂(AsO₄)₂	Orth. mm2 : Pna2₁
8.BH.75	Melanarsite	K₃Cu₇Fe³⁺O₄(AsO₄)₄	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.80	Moraskoite	Na₂Mg(PO₄)F	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
8.BH.80	Evseevite	Na₂Mg(AsO₄)F	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
8.BH.85	Piccoliite	NaCaMn³⁺₂(AsO₄)₂O(OH)	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcm

Fluorescence of AdeliteHide

In UV light:

Not fluorescent.

Other InformationHide

Notes:

Soluble in dilute acids.

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 AdeliteHide

Reference List:

Sjögren, H. (1884) Om manganarseniaternas från Nordmarken förekomstsätt och paragenesis. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar: 7: 407-416. [as "ett egedomligt berzeliitartadt mineral", with analyis by C.H. Lundström]

Sjögren, Hj. (1891) Bidrag till Sveriges mineralogi 3. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar, 13 (7) 781-796 doi:10.1080/11035899109445851

Sjögren (1893) Bull. Geol. Inst. Upsala: 1: 56.

Larsen, Esper S. (1921) The microscopic determination of the nonopaque minerals. Bulletin Vol. 679. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/b679 p.35

Aminoff (1933) Kungl. Svenska Vetenskap., Handl. [3]: 11, no. 4: 24.

Hägele (1939) Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Geologie und Paleontologie, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Beil.-Bd.: 75: 101.

Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Ect. John Wiley and Sons, New York.pp.804-806

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Algeria
Skikda Province Azzaba District Es Sebt ⓘ Djebel Guettara Mn deposit ?	Byramjee R.and Meindre M. (1956)

Germany
Lower Saxony Goslar District Braunlage ⓘ St Andreasberg
Thuringia Gotha District Friedrichroda Gottlob Hill ⓘ Glücksstern Mine	Mandarino (2001)

Italy
Piedmont Cuneo Province Canosio Vallone della Valletta ⓘ Valletta Mine	www.socgeol.it (n.d.) +3 other references

North Macedonia
Veles Municipality Nežilovo ⓘ Zincovelesite-6N6S type locality	Ermolaeva et al. (2019)

Sweden
Värmland County Filipstad Långban Ore District ⓘ Långban Mine	Holtstam et al. (1999)
ⓘ Bergsråds sänkning (TL)	Sjögren (1891)
ⓘ Garden dump	Blatter (2003)
ⓘ Irland working	+2 other references
ⓘ Skottland stope	Adolfsson (1979)
ⓘ The Lake dump	Strand (2014)
Nordmark mining district Jakobsberg ore field ⓘ Jakobsberg Mine	RRUFF ID: R060687 +2 other references
ⓘ Nordmark Odal Field	Gatedal (n.d.) +1 other reference
ⓘ Kitteln Mine (TL)	Sjögren (1891) +1 other reference
ⓘ Moss mine	Palache et al. (1951)
Persberg ore district Pajsberg ⓘ Harstigen Mine	Nysten (2004)

USA
New Jersey Sussex County Ogdensburg Sterling Hill ⓘ Sterling Mine	Mineralogical Record:13:37 +1 other reference
Utah Tooele County Mercur Mining District ⓘ Mercur Mine	Mineral News: 19 (12)

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