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Metaheinrichite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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Metaheinrichite, etc.

Schmiedestollen dump, Wittichen, Schenkenzell, Rottweil, Freiburg Region, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Metaheinrichite

Sierra Alhamilla, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
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Metaheinrichite

White King Mine, Lakeview, Lake County, Oregon, USA
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Metaheinrichite, etc.

Schmiedestollen dump, Wittichen, Schenkenzell, Rottweil, Freiburg Region, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Metaheinrichite

Sierra Alhamilla, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
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Metaheinrichite

White King Mine, Lakeview, Lake County, Oregon, USA
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Metaheinrichite, etc.

Schmiedestollen dump, Wittichen, Schenkenzell, Rottweil, Freiburg Region, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Metaheinrichite

Sierra Alhamilla, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
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About MetaheinrichiteHide

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Eberhardt W. Heinrich
Formula:
Ba(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Colour:
green, yellow
Lustre:
Vitreous, Pearly
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
4.04
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named as a lower hydrate and for Eberhardt "Abe" William Heinrich (10 February 1918, Braunschweig, Germany - 8 July 1991, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA), mineralogist, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. It was named at the same time as heinrichite.
Meta-autunite Group.

In general a dehydration product of heinrichite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2673
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2673:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
e76ce49b-59f3-4f9b-bbdf-a38382993585

IMA Classification of MetaheinrichiteHide

Classification of MetaheinrichiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
8.EB.10

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
E : Uranyl phosphates and arsenates
B : UO2:RO4 = 1:1
Dana 7th ed.:
40.2.4.2
Dana 8th ed.:
40.2a.4.2

40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
2a : AB2(XO4)2·xH2O, containing (UO2)2+
Hey's CIM Ref.:
20.7.11

20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
7 : Arsenates of U

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Pronunciation of MetaheinrichiteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of MetaheinrichiteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
green, yellow
Streak:
yellowish white
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {001}, Distinct on {100}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.04 g/cm3 (Measured)    4.0 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of MetaheinrichiteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.637 - 1.641 nε = 1.608 - 1.609
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.029 - 0.032
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
O = pale yellow; E = colorless.
Comments:
may be anomalously biaxial (-).

Chemistry of MetaheinrichiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ba(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Elements listed:
As, Ba, H, O, U - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of MetaheinrichiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2 - Sphenoidal
Space Group:
P21
Setting:
P21
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.08 Å, b = 17.7 Å, c = 7.09 Å
β = 90.02°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.4 : 1 : 0.401
Unit Cell V:
885.23 ų
Z:
2
Morphology:
.
Comment:
expected crystal-data from synthetic meta-uranocircite I,

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
8.90 Å(vs)
3.75 Å(s)
5.54 Å(ms)
4.42 Å(ms)
3.55 Å(ms)
3.28 Å(ms)
4.99 Å(m)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of MetaheinrichiteHide

Co-Type Localities:
ⓘ Wittichen, Schenkenzell, Rottweil, Freiburg Region, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
ⓘ White King Mine, Lakeview, Lake County, Oregon, USA
General Appearance of Type Material:
tabular {001} crystals of square or rectangular outline
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 115884.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
ZeuneritePitticiteNováčekite-IIHeinrichiteErythrite
Arseniosiderite
Reference:
Gross, E. B., Corey, A. S., Mitchell, R. S., Walenta, K. (1958): Heinrichite and metaheinrichite, hydrated barium uranyl arsenate minerals. American Mineralogist: 43: 1134-1143.
Download:
https://rruff.info/rruff_1.0/uploads/AM43_1134.pdf

Other Language Names for MetaheinrichiteHide

Relationship of Metaheinrichite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Meta-autunite Group
Other Members of this group:
AbernathyiteK(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/ncc
Chernikovite(H3O)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
LehneriteMn2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m
Meta-ankoleiteK2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
Meta-autuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m)
MetakahleriteFe2+(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
MetakirchheimeriteCo(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
MetalodèviteZn(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTet. 4/m : P42/m
MetanatroautuniteNa(UO2)(PO4)(H2O)3Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/ncc
MetanováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
MetarauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
MetasaléeiteMg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O
MetatorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
MetauranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 7H2OMon. 2 : P21
MetauranospiniteCa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
MetazeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
NatrouranospiniteNa2(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 5H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
Trögerite(H3O)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
Uramarsite(NH4)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/mmm
Uramphite(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/ncc

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Metaheinrichite associated with ErythriteCo3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
3 photos of Metaheinrichite associated with HydronováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2O
3 photos of Metaheinrichite associated with HeinrichiteBa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2O
3 photos of Metaheinrichite associated with Umohoite(UO2)MoO4 · 2H2O
2 photos of Metaheinrichite associated with MetazeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
2 photos of Metaheinrichite associated with ZeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2O
1 photo of Metaheinrichite associated with CobaltkoritnigiteCo(AsO3OH) · H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.EB.Meta-autunite GroupA1-2(UO2)2(TO4)2 · 5-10H2O
8.EB.05AutuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.EB.05HeinrichiteBa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.EB.05KahleriteFe(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.05HydronováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.05SaléeiteMg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
8.EB.05TorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
8.EB.05UranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OTet.
8.EB.05UranospiniteCa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.05Xiangjiangite(Fe3+,Al)(UO2)4(PO4)2(SO4)2(OH) · 22H2OTet.
8.EB.05ZeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
8.EB.05MetarauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.05NováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
8.EB.05RauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.10BassetiteFe2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
8.EB.10LehneriteMn2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m
8.EB.10Meta-autuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m)
8.EB.10MetasaléeiteMg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O
8.EB.10MetauranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 7H2OMon. 2 : P21
8.EB.10MetauranospiniteCa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.10MetakahleriteFe2+(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.10MetakirchheimeriteCo(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.10MetanováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
8.EB.10MetatorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
8.EB.10MetazeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.10PrzhevalskitePb2(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 3H2OTet.
8.EB.10Pseudo-autunite(H3O)4Ca2(UO2)2(PO4)4 · 5H2OOrth.
8.EB.10MetanatroautuniteNa(UO2)(PO4)(H2O)3Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/ncc
8.EB.15AbernathyiteK(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/ncc
8.EB.15Chernikovite(H3O)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Meta-ankoleiteK2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15NatrouranospiniteNa2(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 5H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Trögerite(H3O)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Uramphite(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/ncc
8.EB.15Uramarsite(NH4)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/mmm
8.EB.20ThreadgolditeAl(UO2)2(PO4)2(OH) · 8H2OMon.
8.EB.20ChistyakovaiteAl(UO2)2(AsO4)2(F,OH) · 6.5H2OMon.
8.EB.25ArsenuranospathiteAl(UO2)2(AsO4)2F · 20H2OOrth. mm2 : Pnn2
8.EB.25Uranospathite(Al,◻)(UO2)2(PO4)2F · 20(H2O,F)Orth. mm2 : Pnn2
8.EB.30Vochtenite(Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH) · 12-13H2OMon.
8.EB.35CoconinoiteFe3+2Al2(UO2)2(PO4)4(SO4)(OH)2 · 20H2OMon.
8.EB.40RanunculiteHAl(UO2)(PO4)(OH)3 · 4H2OMon.
8.EB.45TrianguliteAl3(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH)5 · 5H2OTric.
8.EB.50FurongiteAl13(UO2)7(PO4)13(OH)14 · 58H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.55SabugaliteHAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.EB.60Horákite(Bi7O7OH)[(UO2)4(PO4)2(AsO4)2(OH)2] · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b

Fluorescence of MetaheinrichiteHide

In UV light:
Fluoresces bright green to greenish yellow under SW and LW UV.

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
Radioactive.

Internet Links for MetaheinrichiteHide

References for MetaheinrichiteHide

Localities for MetaheinrichiteHide

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.
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Le Bosc
- (1998)
        • Le Puech
Caubel (1997)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Oberwolfach
Blaß et al. (2016) +1 other reference
        • Seelbach
          • Seelbach
            • Weiler
Wittern (2001)
      • Rottweil
        • Schenkenzell
Walenta (1992)
            • Böckelsbach valley
Weiß (1990)
            • Burgfelsen
            • Heubach Valley
Walenta (1992)
        • Schiltach
          • Stammelbach valley
[Lapis 1992
        • Schramberg
          • Falkenstein valley
      • Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
        • Triberg im Schwarzwald
          • Nußbach
Steen (2007)
        • Vöhrenbach
          • Hammereisenbach-Bregenbach
Walenta (1992)
      • Waldshut
        • St Blasien
          • Menzenschwand
Walenta (1992)
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Baden-Baden
Walenta (1992)
      • Freudenstadt
        • Alpirsbach
Walenta (1992)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Birkenfeld
      • Birkenfeld
        • Ellweiler
Aufschluss 69/ (7+8) +1 other reference
    • Donnersbergkreis
      • Winnweiler
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony
    • Vogtlandkreis
Gröbner et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Pechina
        • Barranco Hondo
Arrufat et al. (2015)
Mario Jesús Campos. Analyzed by XRD ...
USA (TL)
 
  • Oregon
    • Lake County
      • Lakeview
Gross et al. (1958)
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