Mindat Logo
Home Page Log In Messageboard The Mindat Directory
Register Search Pages Mineral Chatroom The Mindat Store

Metavivianite

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
Big Photo

Kerchenskoe deposit, Kerchenskyi (Fe)-ore basin, Kerch peninsula (Kertch peninsula), Crimea peninsula, Crimea Oblast', Ukraine
© Pavel M. Kartashov

Show Metavivianite Photos (5)



Formula:
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
System:TriclinicColour:Dark blue to blue-black; ...
Hardness:1½ - 2
Name:Named by C. Ritz, Eric J. Essene, and Donald R. Peacor in 1974 for its structural relationship to vivianite.
Dimorph of:Ferrostrunzite


Usually occurs as paramorphs after vivianite.
See also kertschenite.

Classification of Metavivianite

IMA status:Approved
Strunz 8th edition ID:7/C.14-20
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:8.DC.25

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
C : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 1:1 and < 2:1
Dana 8th edition ID:40.11.9.4

40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
11 :
Hey's CIM Ref.:19.13.12

19 : Phosphates
13 : Phosphates of Fe alone
mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-2695.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Type Occurrence of Metavivianite

Type Locality:Big Chief Mine (Johnson pegmatite), Glendale, Keystone District, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA
General Appearance of Type Material:Blue black or Green black bladed crystals
Year of Discovery:1974
Geological Setting of type material:Late stage oxidation of vivianite in a granite pegmatite
Associated Minerals at type locality:
TriphyliteSideriteKryzhanovskite

Occurrences of Metavivianite

Geological Setting:Phosphate veins in ironstone
Phosphatic sedimentary units

Physical Properties of Metavivianite

Lustre:Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy, Dull
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Translucent
Colour:Dark blue to blue-black; Dark green to green-black
Streak:Blue or greenish blue
Hardness (Mohs):1½ - 2
Tenacity:Sectile
Cleavage:Perfect
{110}
Density (calculated):2.69 g/cm3

Crystallography of Metavivianite

Crystal System:Triclinic
Class (H-M):1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:P1
Space Group Setting:P1
Cell Parameters:a = 7.989(1) Å, b = 9.321(2) Å, c = 4.629(1) Å
α = 97.34(1)°, β = 95.96(1)°, γ = 108.59(2)°
Ratio:a:b:c = 0.857 : 1 : 0.497
Unit Cell Volume:V 320.18 ų
Z:1
Morphology:Bladed crystals, often with irregular acute multiple terminations.
Twinning:{110}
X-Ray Powder Diffraction:
d-spacingIntensity
8.59 (40)
6.71 (100)
4.86 (40)
4.27 (10)
3.97 (30)
3.07 (10)
2.90 (20)
2.77 (30)
Comments:ICDD 29-1137

Optical Data of Metavivianite

Type:Biaxial (+)
RI values: nα = 1.600 - 3.000 nβ = 1.640 - 3.000 nγ = 1.685 - 3.000
2V:Measured: 85° (5), Calculated: 90°
Birefringence:0.50
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.085

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Very High
Dispersion:very weak
Optical Extinction:X perpendicular to {010}, Y parallel {110}
Pleochroism:Visible
Comments:X blue to blue green, Y,Z yellow green

Chemical Properties of Metavivianite

Formula:
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Fe, H, O, P
All elements listed in formula:Fe, H, O, P

Relationship of Metavivianite to other Species

Common Associates:
SideriteSideriteAnapaite
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
8.DC.05Nissonite
Cu
 
2
Mg
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.DC.07Euchroite
Cu
 
2
(AsO
 
4
)(OH) · 3H
 
2
O
8.DC.10Legrandite
Zn
 
2
(AsO
 
4
)(OH) · H
 
2
O
8.DC.12Strashimirite
Cu
 
8
(AsO
 
4
)
 
4
(OH)
 
4
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.DC.15Arthurite
CuFe
3+
2
(AsO
 
4
,PO
 
4
,SO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH,O)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.15Earlshannonite
Mn
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.15Ojuelaite
ZnFe
3+
2
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.15Whitmoreite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.15Cobaltarthurite
(Co,Mg)Fe
3+
2
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.15Bendadaite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.15Kunatite
CuFe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.15UKI-2006-(PO:FeHZn)
ZnFe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.15UKI-2006-(PO:AlCuFeH)
Fe
2+
 
Al
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.17Kleemanite
ZnAl
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 3H
 
2
O
8.DC.20Bermanite
Mn
2+
 
Mn
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.20Coralloite
Mn
2+
 
Mn
3+
2
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.22Kovdorskite
Mg
 
2
(PO
 
4
)(OH) · 3H
 
2
O
8.DC.25Ferristrunzite
Fe
3+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
3
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.DC.25Ferrostrunzite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
8.DC.25Metavauxite
Fe
2+
 
Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.25Strunzite
Mn
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
8.DC.27Beraunite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
5
(PO
 
4
)
 
4
(OH)
 
5
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Gordonite
MgAl
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Laueite
Mn
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Mangangordonite
Mn
2+
 
Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Paravauxite
Fe
2+
 
Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Pseudolaueite
Mn
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Sigloite
Fe
3+
 
Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
3
 · 7H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Stewartite
Mn
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Ushkovite
MgFe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Ferrolaueite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Kastningite
(Mn
2+
 
,Fe
2+
 
,Mg)Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Maghrebite
MgAl
 
2
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.DC.30Nordgauite
MnAl
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(F,OH)
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.DC.32Tinticite
Fe
3+
5.34
(PO
 
4
)
 
3.62
(VO
 
4
)
 
0.38
(OH)
 
4
 · 6.7H
 
2
O
8.DC.35Vauxite
Fe
2+
 
Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
8.DC.37Vantasselite
Al
 
4
(PO
 
4
)
 
3
(OH)
 
3
 · 9H
 
2
O
8.DC.40Cacoxenite
Fe
3+
24
Al(PO
 
4
)
 
17
O
 
6
(OH)
 
12
 · 17H
 
2
O
8.DC.45Gormanite
(Fe
2+
 
,Mg)
 
3
(Al,Fe
3+
 
)
 
4
(PO
 
4
)
 
4
(OH)
 
6
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.DC.45Souzalite
(Mg,Fe
2+
 
)
 
3
(Al,Fe
3+
 
)
 
4
(PO
 
4
)
 
4
(OH)
 
6
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.DC.47Kingite
Al
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
3
 · 9H
 
2
O
8.DC.50Wavellite
Al
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH,F)
 
3
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.DC.50Allanpringite
Fe
3+
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
3
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.DC.52Kribergite
Al
 
5
(PO
 
4
)
 
3
(SO
 
4
)(OH)
 
4
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.DC.55Mapimite
Zn
 
2
Fe
3+
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
3
(OH)
 
4
 · 10H
 
2
O
8.DC.57Ogdensburgite
Ca
 
2
Fe
3+
4
(Zn,Mn
2+
 
)(AsO
 
4
)
 
4
(OH)
 
6
 · 6H
 
2
O
8.DC.60Nevadaite
(Cu
2+
 
,Al,V
3+
 
)
 
6
Al
 
8
(PO
 
4
)
 
8
F
 
8
(OH)
 
2
 · 22H
 
2
O
8.DC.60Cloncurryite
(Cu,VO)Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(F,OH)
 
2
 · 4.5-5H
 
2
O
Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:

- +
19.13.1Barbosalite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
19.13.2Strengite
FePO
 
4
 · 2H
 
2
O
19.13.3Phosphosiderite
FePO
 
4
 · 2H
 
2
O
19.13.4Dufrénite
Ca
 
0.5
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
5
(PO
 
4
)
 
4
(OH)
 
6
 · 2H
 
2
O
19.13.5Giniite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
4
(PO
 
4
)
 
3
(OH)
 
5
 · 2H
 
2
O
19.13.6Whitmoreite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
19.13.7Tinticite
Fe
3+
5.34
(PO
 
4
)
 
3.62
(VO
 
4
)
 
0.38
(OH)
 
4
 · 6.7H
 
2
O
19.13.8Ferristrunzite
Fe
3+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
3
 · 5H
 
2
O
19.13.9Ferrostrunzite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
2
 · 6H
 
2
O
19.13.10Beraunite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
5
(PO
 
4
)
 
4
(OH)
 
5
 · 4H
 
2
O
19.13.11Vivianite
Fe
2+
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O

Other Names for Metavivianite

Synonyms:
IMA1973-049Kerchenite-alpha
Other Languages:
German:Metavivianit
Russian:Метавивианит
Spanish:Metavivianita

Other Information

Fluorescence in UV light:Not fluorescent
Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Metavivianite

Reference List:

- +
Ritz, C., E.J. Essene, and D.R. Peacor (1974): Metavivianite, Fe3(PO4)2•8H2O,
a new mineral. Amer. Mineral., 59, 896–899.

Chevalier, Raymond; Gaspérin, Madeleine; Poullen, Jean Francois (1980): Atomic structure of an oxidized vivianite. Comptes Rendus des Seances de l'Academie des Sciences, D291, 661-663.

Dormann, J.-L., M. Gaspérin, and J.-F. Poullen (1980): Étude structurale de la séquence d'oxydation de la vivianite Fe3(PO4)2 •8H2O. Bull. Minéral., 105, 147–160 (in French with English abs.).

American Mineralogist (1981): 66: 1103.

Sameshima, T., G.S. Henderson, P.M. Black, and K.A. Rodgers (1985): X-ray diffraction studies of vivianite, metavivianite, and baricite. Mineralogical Magazine, 49, 81–85.

Rodgers, K.A. (1986): Metavivianite and kerchenite: a review. Mineral. Mag., 50, 687–691.

American Mineralogist (1988): 73: 667.

Chukanov, N.V., et al., (2012), Metavivianite, Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O: new data and formula revision. Mineralogical Magazine 76,725-741

Internet Links for Metavivianite

Search Engines:
  • Look for Metavivianite on Google
  • Look for Metavivianite images on Google
    • External Links:
  • Look for Metavivianite on Webmineral
  • Look for Metavivianite on Athena Mineralogy
  • Look for Metavivianite on Mineralien Atlas
  • Raman and XRD data at RRUFF project
  • American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database
  • Metavivianite details from Handbook of Mineralogy (PDF)
    • Mineral Dealers:
  • Search for Metavivianite on Well-Arranged Molecules
  • Search for - Metavivianite - on e-Rocks Mineral Sales & Auctions
  • Metavivianite specimens for sale - minfind.com
  • rare and unusual minerals mainly crystallized
  • Search for minerals at Heliodor
  • Buy RARE Minerals from Rocks of Africa
  • Buy minerals from YourMineralCollection
  • SpiriferMinerals.com - high quality low prices
  • Buy from David K Joyce minerals
  • Find Metavivianite on www.crystalclassics.co.uk
  • High-end worldwide specimens & outstanding customer service
  • Fine Minerals from Weinrich Minerals, Inc.
    • Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs

    • Localities for Metavivianite

    The 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.
    Hide Locality List
    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Bolivia
     
    • Oruro Department
      • Dalence Province
        • Santa Fé Mining District
    		Collection of Alfredo Petrov.
    • Potosí Department
      • Cornelio Saavedra Province
        • Machacamarca District (Colavi District)
          • Huallani (Huayllani)
            • Infiernillos mine
    		XRD confirmation by Dr. Anthony Kampf.
    Brazil
     
    • Minas Gerais
      • Doce valley
        • Galiléia
          • Sapucaia do Norte
    		Baijot, M., Hatert, F. & Philippo, S. (2012): Mineralogy and geochemistry of phosphates and silicates in the Sapucaia pegmatite, Minas Gerais, Brazil: Genetic implications. Canadian Mineralogist. 50, 1531-1554
    Cameroon
     
    • Adamaoua Region
      • Adamaoua Plateau (Adamawa Plateau)
    		FRANSOLET, A.-M., OUSTRIERE, P., FONTAN, F. & PILLARD, F. (1984) La mantiennéite, une nouvelle espèce minérale du gisement de vivianite d'Anloua, Cameroun. Bulletin de Minéralogie 107, 737-744.
    Canada
     
    • Yukon Territory
      • Dawson Mining District
    		MinRec 23:4-47
    [Mineralogical Record Vol 23 No.4 pp31]
    Finland
     
    • Western and Inner Finland Region
      • Orivesi
        • Eräjärvi area
    		Sandström, F. & Lahti, S.I. (2009): Viitaniemipegmatiten i Eräjärvi, Orivesi, Finland. Litiofilen 26 (1): 11-38
    Germany
     
    • Lower Saxony
      • Harz
        • Lautenthal
    		Schnorrer-Köhler, G. (1991): Mineralogische Notizen V. Aufschluss 42, 155-171.
    No reference listed
    • North Rhine-Westphalia
      • Sauerland
        • Iserlohn
          • Letmathe
    		Schnorrer, G. (1993): Mineralogische Notizen VI. Aufschluss, 44, 44-58.
    • Schleswig-Holstein
      • Bredstedt
        • Joldelund
    		A. Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", Schweizerbart (Stuttgart), 2001
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Kinki region
        • Hyogo prefecture
          • Kobe city
    		S. Matsubara (2000) Vivianite nodules and secondary phosphates in Pliocene-Pleistocene clay deposits from Hime-shima, Oita Prefecture and Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Western Japan. Memoirs of the National Science Museum (Tokyo), 33.
    Netherlands
     
    • Noord-Brabant
    		T.G. Nijland, J.C. Zwaan, D. Visser, J. Leloux - De mineralen van Nederland - 2007
    Sweden
     
    • Södermanland
      • Norrö
    		Gustafsson, Lars & Otter, Bertil (1991): Mineralförekomster i Stockholmstrakten.Del 2. STEIN 18(4),4-12
    Ukraine
     
    • Crimea Oblast'
      • Crimea peninsula
    		Ritz, C., E.J. Essene, and D.R. Peacor (1974): Metavivianite, Fe3(PO4)2•8H2O, a new mineral. Amer. Mineral., 59, 896–899.; Geologiya SSSR (The geology of USSR) (1969) - Nedra (Moscou), 1969, vol. VIII, 575 p.
          • Kerchenskyi (Fe)-ore basin
            • Kerchenskoe deposit
    		not refered listen
    Arbuzov V.A. et al. (1967) Kerch Iron-Ore Basin (Kerchenskii Zhelezorydny Bassein)/ - Moscow:Nedra. - 576 h/ (Rus.)
    Chukanov Nikita V. (2005) Minerals of the Kerch iron0ore basin in Eastern Crimea. - Mineralogical Almanac, vol.8, 109 p.; Popov S.P. (1938) Mineralogy of the Crimea (Mineralogiya Kryma). Moscow-Leningrad:izd-vo AN SSSR, 352 p. (Rus.) Chukanov Nikita V. (2005). Minerals of the Kerch iron-ore basin in Eastern Crimea. Mineralogical Almanac, vol.8, 109 p. (Eng.)
    USA
     
    • Florida
      • Polk Co.
        • Central Florida Phosphate District (Bone Valley)
          • Homeland
    		Denicourt, R., Micromounters of New England program, NE meeting program, May 1984; Marc V. Hurst (2012) Central Florida Phosphate District. Southeastern Geological Society Field Trip Guidebook No. 57
    • New Hampshire
      • Cheshire Co.
        • Walpole
    		Bob Wilken collection
      • Grafton Co.
        • Groton
    		No reference listed
    Whitmore & Lawrence, 2004. The Pegmatite Mines Known As Palermo, p. 96.
    • South Dakota
      • Custer Co.
        • Custer District
          • Custer
    		R&M 75:3 pp 156-169
      • Pennington Co.
        • Keystone District
          • Glendale
    		Rocks & Minerals: 60: 116.
    • Wisconsin
      • Rusk Co.
        • Ladysmith
    		Rocks & Min. Vol. 73 (1998)
    Mineral and/or Locality
    Search Google
     
    Copyright © Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau 1993-2013. Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them. Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Mindat does not offer minerals for sale. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register.
    Current server date and time: 22nd May 2013 18:29:06
    Mineral and Locality Search
    Mineral:
    and/or Locality:
    Options
    Fade toolbar when not in focusFix toolbar to bottom of page
    Hide Social Media Links
    Slideshow frame delay seconds