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Lindackerite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About LindackeriteHide

Formula:
CuCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O
Colour:
Apple-green; light green to colourless in transmitted light
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2 - 2½
Specific Gravity:
3.35
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named in honor of Joseph Lindacker (23 April 1823, Cheb, Austrian Empire (now Czech Republic) - 17 September 1891, Cheb, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic)), pharmacist-chemist, worked with Josef Vogl (voglite) to analyze Jáchymov minerals. He was the first to analyze this material.
Lindackerite Group.

A secondary mineral occurring in the oxidized zones of some arsenic-bearing copper deposits.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2404
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2404:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
f3756847-15aa-4b92-aaa5-81b0cde230aa

IMA Classification of LindackeriteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA status notes:
Redefined by the IMA
IMA Formula:
Cu5(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2O
First published:
1853
Approval history:
Redefined 1995 s.p.: Sarp and Dominik (1995).

Classification of LindackeriteHide

8.CE.30

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
39.2.6.1

39 : HYDRATED ACID PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
2 : (AB)5[HXO4]2[XO4]2.xH2O
20.1.11

20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
1 : Arsenates of Cu

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of LindackeriteHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Apple-green; light green to colourless in transmitted light
Streak:
Pale green to white
Hardness:
2 - 2½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {010}, perfect.
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
3.35 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.37 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of LindackeriteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.626 - 1.632 nβ = 1.662 nγ = 1.725 - 1.728
2V:
Measured: 74° to 74°, Calculated: 72° to 73°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.099
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v
Optical Extinction:
Y ∧ a = 21.3° on {010} and 34.4° on {001}.
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
X = Y = Colourless
Z = Green

Chemistry of LindackeriteHide

Mindat Formula:
CuCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O

Crystallography of LindackeriteHide

Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.035 Å, b = 10.368 Å, c = 6.453 Å
α = 79.6°, β = 84.83°, γ = 86.7°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.775 : 1 : 0.622
Unit Cell V:
526.13 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
Crystals lathlike, exhibiting {010}, {001}, and {101}; rosette-like aggregates and crusts.
Comment:
Class either 1 or 1; Space Group either P1 or P1..

Crystal StructureHide

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0007023LindackeriteHybler J, Ondrus P, CiSarova I, Petricek V, Veselovsky F (2003) Crystal structure of lindackerite, (Cu,Co,Ni)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2*9H2O from Jachymov, Czech Republic European Journal of Mineralogy 15 1035-10422003Jachymov, Czech Republic0293
0007024LindackeriteHybler J, Ondrus P, CiSarova I, Petricek V, Veselovsky F (2003) Crystal structre of lindackerite, (Cu,Co,Ni)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2*9H2O from Jachymov, Czech Republic European Journal of Mineralogy 15 1035-10422003Jachymov, Czech Republic0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
0.2 Å(100)
8.02 Å(70)
3.668 Å(60)
3.154 Å(60)
2.665 Å(50)
4.001 Å(40)
3.064 Å(40)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
Oxidized zones of arsenic-rich copper deposits.

Type Occurrence of LindackeriteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National School of Mines, Paris, France.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Vogl, J.F., Haidinger, W. (1853) Lindackerit, eine neue Mineralspecies, und Lavendulan von Joachimsthal, nebst Bemerkungen über die Erzführung der Gänge. Jahrbuch der Kaiserlich-Königlichen Geologischen Reichsanstalt: 4: 552-557.

Synonyms of LindackeriteHide

Other Language Names for LindackeriteHide

Relationship of Lindackerite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
Hloušekite(Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2OTric. 1 : P1
PradetiteCoCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2OTric. 1 : P1
VeselovskýiteZnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2OTric. 1 : P1

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
6 photos of Lindackerite associated with LavendulanNaCaCu5(AsO4)4Cl · 5H2O
4 photos of Lindackerite associated with BabánekiteCu3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
1 photo of Lindackerite associated with Hloušekite(Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2O
1 photo of Lindackerite associated with OliveniteCu2(AsO4)(OH)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.CE.XBabánekiteCu3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.MonteneroiteCu2+Mn2+2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.05Chudobaite(Mg,Zn)5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.05GeigeriteMn2+5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.10NewberyiteMg(PO3OH) · 3H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.CE.15BrassiteMg(HAsO4) · 4H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.CE.20PhosphorrössleriteMg(PO3OH) · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.CE.20RössleriteMg(HAsO4) · 7H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CE.25MetaswitzeriteMn2+3(PO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.CE.25SwitzeriteMn2+3(PO4)2 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CE.30OndrušiteCaCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.30VeselovskýiteZnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.30PradetiteCoCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.30KlajiteMnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9-10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.30Hloušekite(Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.35BobierriteMg3(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CE.40AnnabergiteNi3(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.40ArupiteNi3(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.40Barićite(Mg,Fe)3(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.40ErythriteCo3(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.40FerrisymplesiteFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2OMon.
8.CE.40HörnesiteMg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.40KöttigiteZn3(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.40ManganohörnesiteMn2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
8.CE.40ParasymplesiteFe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.40VivianiteFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.40PakhomovskyiteCo3(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.45SymplesiteFe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.50CattiiteMg3(PO4)2 · 22H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.55KoninckiteFe3+PO4 · 3H2OTet. 4 2 2 : P41 21 2
8.CE.60KaňkiteFeAsO4 · 3.5H2OMon. 2 : P2
8.CE.60HilarioniteFe3+2(SO4)(AsO4)(OH) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CE.65SteigeriteAl(VO4) · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.CE.70MetaschoderiteAl2(PO4)(VO4) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
8.CE.70SchoderiteAl2(PO4)(VO4) · 8H2OMon.
8.CE.75MalhmooditeFeZr(PO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CE.75ZigrasiteMgZr(PO4)2 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CE.75UM2009-11-PO:CaHZrCaZr[PO4]2 · 4H2OTric.
8.CE.80SantabarbaraiteFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2OAmor.
8.CE.85Metaköttigite(Zn,Fe,Fe)3(AsO4)2 · 8(H2O,OH)Tric. 1 : P1
8.CE.90SlavkoviteCu13(AsO4)6(AsO3OH)4 · 23H2OTric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

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 LindackeriteHide

References for LindackeriteHide

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Localities for LindackeriteHide

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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.
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Rauris
        • Alteck - Hoher Sonnblick area
          • Kolm-Saigurn
Strasser (1989)
Niedermayr et al. (2009)
Czech Republic (TL)
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Jáchymov
Lapis 2002 (7/8) +2 other references
Lapis 2002 (7/8)
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Aude
      • Carcassonne
        • Salsigne
Forner et al. (1997)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
Favreau et al. (2014)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Oberwolfach
Blaß et al. (2016)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Breitenbrunn
        • Antonsthal
Gerstenberg et al. (11/21)
Iran
 
  • Isfahan Province
    • Nain County
      • Anarak District
Bariand et al. (1993)
Italy
 
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Gonnosfanadiga
        • Fenugu Sibiri Mine
Jason Evans Collection +1 other reference
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Bowell +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Nevada
    • Pershing County
      • Antelope Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
 
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