Orthoserpierite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Orthoserpierite
Formula:
Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
Colour:
Sky-blue
Lustre:
Vitreous
Specific Gravity:
3.00
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1985 by Halil Sarp for being the orthorhombic polymorph of serpierite.
A species very hard to distinguish from devilline and bladed serpierite.
The crystal structure has not been determined yet.
The crystal structure has not been determined yet.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3031
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3031:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
7f451378-a427-4101-ac0e-6e79e36d5d8f
IMA Classification of Orthoserpierite
Approved
IMA Formula:
CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
First published:
1985
Classification of Orthoserpierite
7.DD.30
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
D : With only medium-sized cations; sheets of edge-sharing octahedra
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
D : With only medium-sized cations; sheets of edge-sharing octahedra
31.6.7.1
31 : HYDRATED SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
6 : (AB)5(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
31 : HYDRATED SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
6 : (AB)5(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
25.5.8
25 : Sulphates
5 : Sulphates of Zn and Hg
25 : Sulphates
5 : Sulphates of Zn and Hg
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ospe | 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 Orthoserpierite
Vitreous
Colour:
Sky-blue
Streak:
Light green
Fracture:
Splintery
Density:
3.00 g/cm3 (Measured) 3.07 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Orthoserpierite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.586(2) nβ = 1.645(2) nγ = 1.650(2)
2V:
Measured: 32° (2), Calculated: 32°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.064
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
Distinct, r>v
Optical Extinction:
X = c, Y = a, Z = b
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
X = colorless to very pale green, Y = Z = pale green.
Chemistry of Orthoserpierite
Mindat Formula:
Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
Crystallography of Orthoserpierite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mm2 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
Pca21
Cell Parameters:
a = 22.10(2) Å, b = 6.20(2) Å, c = 20.39(2) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 3.565 : 1 : 3.289
Unit Cell V:
2,793.84 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Tabular crystals, flattened on {001} and elongated parallel to the b-axis.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 10.21 Å | (100) |
| 5.10 Å | (90) |
| 3.400 Å | (90) |
| 3.184 Å | (50) |
| 2.610 Å | (50) |
| 2.558 Å | (50) |
| 2.384 Å | (60) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
| 47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] | |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals |
Type Occurrence of Orthoserpierite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Masses and fibrous crusts of sky-blue crystals to 0.2 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Natural History Museum, Geneva, Switzerland, 435/76.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Sarp, H. (1985) Orthoserpiérite Ca(CuZn)4(SO4)2(OH)6·3H2O, un nouveau minéral de la Mine de Chessy, France, polymorphe de la serpiérite. Schweizerische Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen, 65, 1-7.
Synonyms of Orthoserpierite
Other Language Names for Orthoserpierite
German:Orthoserpierit
Spanish:Orthoserpierita
Relationship of Orthoserpierite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
| Aldridgeite | (Cd,Ca)(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
| Campigliaite | Mn2+Cu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O | Mon. 2 : B2 |
| Devilline | CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| Kobyashevite | Cu5(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
| Lautenthalite | PbCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
| Unnamed (Dimorph of Devilline) | CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
Structurally related to group(s):
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 5 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Tennantite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S |
| 5 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 4 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 4 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| 3 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Namuwite | Zn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 3 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 2 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Schulenbergite | (Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2O |
| 2 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 2 photos of Orthoserpierite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| 1 photo of Orthoserpierite associated with Ktenasite | ZnCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 7.DD. | Asagiite | NiCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.05 | Felsőbányaite | Al4(SO4)(OH)10 · 4H2O |
| 7.DD.07 | Llantenesite | Cu6Al[SeO4](OH)12Cl · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.10 | Langite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| 7.DD.10 | Posnjakite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · H2O |
| 7.DD.10 | Wroewolfeite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| 7.DD.10 | Gobelinite | CoCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.10 | Fehrite | MgCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.15 | Spangolite | Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.15 | Kobyashevite | Cu5(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 7.DD.15 | Unnamed (Dimorph of Devilline) | CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.20 | Ktenasite | ZnCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.25 | Christelite | Cu2Zn3(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 7.DD.30 | Campigliaite | Mn2+Cu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 7.DD.30 | Devilline | CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.30 | Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.30 | Niedermayrite | CdCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 7.DD.30 | Edwardsite | Cu3Cd2(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Carrboydite | (Ni1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2 · nH2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Glaucocerinite | (Zn1-xAlx)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Honessite | (Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Hydrohonessite | (Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Motukoreaite | Mg6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Mountkeithite | [(Mg1-xFe3+x)(OH)2][SO4]x/2 · nH2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Shigaite | Mn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Wermlandite | Mg7Al2(OH)18[Ca(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Woodwardite | Cu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Zincaluminite | Zn6Al6(SO4)2(OH)16 · 5H2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Hydrowoodwardite | (Cu1-xAlx)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Zincowoodwardite | Zn1-xAlx(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Natroglaucocerinite | Zn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.35 | Nikischerite | Fe2+6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.40 | Isselite | Cu6(SO4)(OH)10 · 5H2O |
| 7.DD.40 | Lawsonbauerite | (Mn2+,Mg)9Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2O |
| 7.DD.40 | Torreyite | (Mg,Mn2+)7◻2Mn2+2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2O |
| 7.DD.45 | Mooreite | Mg9◻2Mn2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)26 · 8H2O |
| 7.DD.45 | Hodgesmithite | (Cu,Zn)6Zn(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.47 | Lahnsteinite | Zn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.50 | Namuwite | Zn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 7.DD.50 | Minohlite | (Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 8H2O |
| 7.DD.52 | Lauraniite | Cu6Cd2(SO4)2(OH)12 · 5H2O |
| 7.DD.55 | Bechererite | Zn7Cu(OH)13[(SiO(OH)3(SO4)] |
| 7.DD.60 | Ramsbeckite | (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.65 | Vonbezingite | Ca6Cu3(SO4)3(OH)12 · 2H2O |
| 7.DD.70 | Redgillite | Cu6(SO4)(OH)10 · H2O |
| 7.DD.75 | Chalcoalumite | CuAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.75 | Nickelalumite | NiAl4(SO4)(OH)12(H2O)3 |
| 7.DD.75 | Kyrgyzstanite | ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.80 | Guarinoite | Zn6(SO4)(OH)10 · 5H2O |
| 7.DD.80 | Schulenbergite | (Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.80 | Thérèsemagnanite | NaCo4(SO4)(OH)6Cl · 6H2O |
| 7.DD.80 | UM1992-30-SO:CCuHZn | (Zn,Cu)7(SO4,CO3)2(OH)10 · 3H2O |
| 7.DD.85 | Montetrisaite | Cu6(SO4)(OH)10 · 2H2O |
Fluorescence of Orthoserpierite
Mauve fluorescence in LW or SW.
Other Information
Notes:
Soluble in HCl.
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 Orthoserpierite
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References for Orthoserpierite
Localities for Orthoserpierite
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(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Kolitsch et al. (1999) |
Austria | |
| Schnorrer et al. (2002) |
| Der Aufschluß (2006) |
| Lapis 19 (7/8) +1 other reference | |
| Schnorrer et al. (2007) |
Chile | |
| maurizio dini - analysed with EDX (by dr. Jochen Scluter) |
Czech Republic | |
| RÜSENBERG et al. (1996) |
| Ondruš et al. (1989) |
| Ondruš et al. (1989) |
France (TL) | |
| Schweiz.Min.Petr.Mitt. (1985) |
| Lheur et al. (2011) |
| Arliguie M collection |
| This mine worked the same vein as Gabe ... +2 other references | |
Germany | |
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| "Lithothek" collection of the ... | |
| www.mineralienatlas.de (n.d.) |
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| Wittern (2001) |
| Schnorrer (1995) | |
| www.mg-mineralien-fossilien.info (n.d.) |
| Heinrich et al. (2011) |
| 58. +1 other reference |
| Lapis 30 (7/8) |
Greece | |
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| Lapis et al. (1999) |
Ireland | |
| Sarp +2 other references |
| XRD of specimens from nos. 3 & 4 levels ... |
Italy | |
| Fabio Tosato +3 other references |
| Ciriotti et al. (2010) |
Mexico | |
| Origlieri |
Namibia | |
| In the collection of Shields Flynn. ... |
Portugal | |
| Alves (2017) |
| Alves (2017) | |
Spain | |
| Joan Rosell |
| Minerals as determined by analysis by ... |
Switzerland | |
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| Ansermet (2012) |
UK | |
| Norman Wilson personal collection |
USA | |
| T. Kennedy collection |
| Shannon (1996) | |
| Mielke-Wilson | |
| Grant et al. (2005) |
| In the collection of Brent Thorne. ... |
| Housley R. |
| Kampf et al. (2019) |
| Jenkins et al. (2) +1 other reference |
| Thorne (n.d.) |
| Rocks & Minerals 83:1 pp 52-62 |
| Rocks & Minerals 83:1 pp 52-62 |
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Chessy copper mines, Chessy, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France