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

Veselovskýite

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



Formula:
ZnCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 9H
 
2
O
System:TriclinicColour:Colourless to greyish ...
Hardness:2 - 3
Member of:Lindackerite Group
Name:In honor of František Veselovský (born 1948), an outstanding Czech mineralogist, who described several new minerals from the Jáchymov ore district.


Lindackerite Group.
Zn analogue of Lindackerite and Pradetite. Only one specimen known at present.

Classification of Veselovskýite

IMA status:Approved 2006
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: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
Dana 8th edition ID:39.2.6.4

39 : HYDRATED ACID PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
2 : (AB)5[HXO4]2[XO4]2.xH2O
mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-29007.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Type Occurrence of Veselovskýite

Type Locality:Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal) District, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic
General Appearance of Type Material:Individual, lath-like to thin tabular crystals, up to 1 mm long, commonly form complicated intergrowths.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:National Museum, Prague (Czech Republic), catalogue number P1P 19/2004.
Geological Setting of type material:On fissures of partly weathered ore vein.
Associated Minerals at type locality:
Strashimirite

Physical Properties of Veselovskýite

Lustre:Vitreous
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Transparent, Translucent
Colour:Colourless to greyish white (with a slight greenish tint)
Streak:Greyish white with a greenish tint
Hardness (Mohs):2 - 3
Tenacity:Very brittle
Cleavage:Perfect
on {001}
Fracture:Irregular/Uneven
Density (calculated):3.28 g/cm3

Crystallography of Veselovskýite

Crystal System:Triclinic
Class (H-M):1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:P1
Cell Parameters:a = 6.3948Å, b = 8.0024Å, c = 10.3557Å
α = 85.488°, β = 79.354°, γ = 84.673°
Ratio:a:b:c = 0.799 : 1 : 1.294
Unit Cell Volume:V 517.54 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:1
X-Ray Powder Diffraction:
d-spacingIntensity
10.185 (100)
7.974 (12)
3.987 (13)
3.637 (15)
3.395 (37)
3.238 (15)
2.910 (12)
2.668 (10)

Optical Data of Veselovskýite

Type:Biaxial (+)
Pleochroism:Strong
Comments:nx= greenish, ny = pale green, nz = green

Chemical Properties of Veselovskýite

Formula:
ZnCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 9H
 
2
O
Essential elements:As, Cu, H, O, Zn
All elements listed in formula:As, Cu, H, O, Zn
Analytical Data:Average of 10 electron microprobe analyses normalized to 100.00% (water from thermal analysis); Jáchymov, Czech Republic.
MgO (0.05)
CaO (0.04)
MnO (0.22)
NiO (0.30)
CoO (0.96)
CuO (32.98)
ZnO (3.39)
Al2O3 (0.24)
P2O5 (0.76)
As2O5 (43.16)
H2O (17.90)
Total (100.00)
Empirical Formula:
(Zn
 
0.43
Cu
 
0.24
Co
 
0.13
Al
 
0.05
Ni
 
0.04
Mn
 
0.03
Mg
 
0.01
Ca
 
0.01
)Cu
 
4.00
[(AsO
 
4
)
 
1.92
(PO
 
4
)
 
0.11
(AsO
 
3
OH)
 
1.92
] · 9.20H
 
2
O

Relationship of Veselovskýite to other Species

Member of:Lindackerite Group
Other Members of Group:

- +
Klajite
MnCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 9-10H
 
2
O
Lindackerite
CuCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8-9H
 
2
O
Ondrušite
CaCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 10H
 
2
O
Pradetite
CoCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 9H
 
2
O
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
8.CE.05Chudobaite
(Mg,Zn)
 
5
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 10H
 
2
O
8.CE.05Geigerite
Mn
2+
5
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 10H
 
2
O
8.CE.10Newberyite
Mg(HPO
 
4
) · 3H
 
2
O
8.CE.15Brassite
Mg(HAsO
 
4
) · 4H
 
2
O
8.CE.20Phosphorrösslerite
Mg(HPO
 
4
) · 7H
 
2
O
8.CE.20Rösslerite
Mg(HAsO
 
4
) · 7H
 
2
O
8.CE.25Metaswitzerite
Mn
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.CE.25Switzerite
(Mn,Fe)
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 7H
 
2
O
8.CE.30Lindackerite
CuCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8-9H
 
2
O
8.CE.30Ondrušite
CaCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 10H
 
2
O
8.CE.30Pradetite
CoCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 9H
 
2
O
8.CE.30Klajite
MnCu
 
4
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(HAsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 9-10H
 
2
O
8.CE.35Bobierrite
Mg
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Annabergite
Ni
 
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Arupite
Ni
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Barićite
(Mg,Fe)
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Erythrite
Co
 
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Ferrisymplesite
Fe
3+
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
3
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Hörnesite
Mg
 
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Köttigite
Zn
 
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Manganohörnesite
(Mn,Mg)
 
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Parasymplesite
Fe
2+
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Vivianite
Fe
2+
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.40Pakhomovskyite
Co
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.45Symplesite
Fe
2+
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.50Cattiite
Mg
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 22H
 
2
O
8.CE.55Koninckite
Fe
3+
 
PO
 
4
 · 3H
 
2
O
8.CE.60Kaňkite
FeAsO
 
4
 · 3.5H
 
2
O
8.CE.65Steigerite
Al(VO
 
4
) · 3H
 
2
O
8.CE.70Metaschoderite
Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)(VO
 
4
) · 6H
 
2
O
8.CE.70Schoderite
Al
 
2
(PO
 
4
)(VO
 
4
) · 8H
 
2
O
8.CE.75Malhmoodite
FeZr(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.CE.75Zigrasite
MgZr(PO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.CE.75Unnamed (Ca-analogue of Zigrasite)
CaZr[PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 4H
 
2
O
8.CE.80Santabarbaraite
Fe
3+
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
3
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.CE.85Metaköttigite
(Zn,Fe,Fe)
 
3
(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
 · 8(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CE.85Metavivianite
Fe
2+
3-x
Fe
3+
x
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)x · (8-x)H
 
2
O

Other Names for Veselovskýite

Synonyms:
IMA2005-053
Other Languages:

Other Information

Thermal Behaviour:About five water molecules liberated first at 50-90°C, two water molecules released in the range 90-230°C and three additional water molecules (part corresponding to (As030H) groups) in the range 230-320°C. General mass decrease in the range 20-320°C is 1
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 Veselovskýite

Reference List:

- +
Sejkora, J., Ondruš, P., Novák, M. (2010): Veselovskýite, triclinic (Zn,Cu,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2·9H2O, a Zn-dominant analogue of lindackerite. Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie - Abhandlungen, 187, 83-90

Internet Links for Veselovskýite

Search Engines:
  • Look for Veselovskýite on Google
  • Look for Veselovskýite images on Google
    • External Links:
  • Look for Veselovskýite on Webmineral
  • Look for Veselovskýite on Athena Mineralogy[Link Broken?]
  • Look for Veselovskýite on Mineralien Atlas
  • Raman and XRD data at RRUFF project
  • American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database
  • Mineral Dealers:
  • Search for - Veselovskýite - on e-Rocks Mineral Sales & Auctions
  • Buy fine minerals and gemstones from Pala International
  • webminerals
  • Search for Veselovskýite from all mineral dealers at minfind.com
  • Mineral Classics - Worldwide Collector Quality Minerals and Gems
  • Buy RARE Minerals from Rocks of Africa
  • Find Veselovskýite on www.crystalclassics.co.uk
  • Top quality minerals from Kristalle of California
  • Search for minerals at Heliodor
  • SpiriferMinerals.com - high quality low prices
  • Pricedownminerals.com - Reverse Auctions and Shop
  • DAKOTA MATRIX offers Cabinet and Rare Species from Worldwide Localities.
    • Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs

    • Localities for Veselovskýite

    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.
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Karlovy Vary Region
        • Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge)
          • Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal) District
    		NJMA 187,83(2010); Tvrdý, J. & Plášil, J. (2010): Jáchymov - Reiche Erzlagerstätte und Radonbad im böhmischen Westerzgebirge. Aufschluss 61, 277-292.
    Mineral and/or Locality
    Search Google
     
    Copyright © Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau 1993-2011. Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them. Further information contact the 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 hundreds 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: 28th Dec 2011 17:06:38
    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