Asbolane
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Asbolane
Formula:
(Ni,Co)2-xMn4+(O,OH)4 · nH2O
Colour:
Bluish to brownish black
Lustre:
Dull
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
Named from the Greek "to soil like soot".
A poorly defined material, usually defined as cobalt- or nickel-bearing "wad".
The chemical composition is highly variable and can contain large amounts of Ni, Co, Cu, Mg and other metals. It is a mixed-layer mineral with layers of Mn-O octahedra and of other metals, mostly in separate layers. It should be defined as a group.
A possible Mg analogue is known as UM1995-20-OH:AlMgMnNi.
The chemical composition is highly variable and can contain large amounts of Ni, Co, Cu, Mg and other metals. It is a mixed-layer mineral with layers of Mn-O octahedra and of other metals, mostly in separate layers. It should be defined as a group.
A possible Mg analogue is known as UM1995-20-OH:AlMgMnNi.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
384
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:384:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
3917c1a7-b3e1-4986-aa90-1a83a04595ac
IMA Classification of Asbolane
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Mn4+(O,OH)2 · (Co,Ni,Mg,Ca)x(OH)2x · nH2O
First published:
1841
Classification of Asbolane
4.FL.30
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
L : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); sheets of edge-sharing octahedra
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
L : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); sheets of edge-sharing octahedra
Dana 7th ed.:
6.4.9.1
6.4.9.1
6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
4 : Miscellaneous
6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
4 : Miscellaneous
7.21.4
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
21 : Oxides of Co
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
21 : Oxides of Co
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 |
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Asb | 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 Asbolane
Optical Data of Asbolane
Type:
Uniaxial
Chemistry of Asbolane
Mindat Formula:
(Ni,Co)2-xMn4+(O,OH)4 · nH2O
Common Impurities:
Al,Ca,Fe,Si
Crystallography of Asbolane
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Cell Parameters:
a = 3.04 Å, c = 9.34 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 3.072
Unit Cell V:
74.75 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Thin lamellar aggregates of platelets up to several µm; massive.
Comment:
Space group and Point group n.d.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
9.6 Å | (w) |
4.82 Å | (s) |
2.445 Å | (mw) |
1.7 Å | (vw) |
1.419 Å | (vw) |
Comments:
Recorded on material from the Lipov deposit, Russia
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere | >4.45 |
16 : Low-𝑇 aqueous alteration of Hadean subaerial lithologies (see also #23) | |
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics | <3.5-2.5 |
42 : Sea-floor Mn nodules | |
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] |
Geological Setting:
As a weathering product in silicic rocks; in siliceous schists; widespread in residual soils above ultramafic rocks.
Synonyms of Asbolane
Other Language Names for Asbolane
Varieties of Asbolane
Cuproasbolane | Presently defined as a Cu-bearing variety of asbolane and a synonym of lampadite. Can also be considered a cobalt-bearing wad. Potentially an actual species but requires better definition. Originally described from Katanga (Shaba), Congo (Zaïre). |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
9 photos of Asbolane associated with Erythrite | Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8 photos of Asbolane associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
6 photos of Asbolane associated with Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
5 photos of Asbolane associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
5 photos of Asbolane associated with Takovite | Ni6Al2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2O |
5 photos of Asbolane associated with Conichalcite | CaCu(AsO4)(OH) |
4 photos of Asbolane associated with Crocoite | PbCr6+O4 |
3 photos of Asbolane associated with Theisite | Cu5Zn5(AsO4,SbO4)2(OH)14 |
3 photos of Asbolane associated with Allophane | (Al2O3)(SiO2)1.3-2 · 2.5-3H2O |
3 photos of Asbolane associated with Clinochlore | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
4.FL. | Trébeurdenite | Fe2+2Fe3+4O2(OH)10CO3 · 3H2O |
4.FL. | Mariakrite | [Ca4Al2(OH)12(H2O)4][Fe2S4] |
4.FL.05 | Woodallite | Mg6Cr2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2O |
4.FL.05 | Iowaite | Mg6Fe3+2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2O |
4.FL.05 | Jamborite | Ni2+1-xCo3+x(OH)2-x(SO4)x · nH2O |
4.FL.05 | Meixnerite | Mg6Al2(OH)16(OH)2 · 4H2O |
4.FL.05 | Muskoxite | Mg7Fe4O13 · 10H2O |
4.FL.05 | Fougèrite | Fe2+4Fe3+2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O |
4.FL.05 | Mössbauerite | Fe3+6O4(OH)8[CO3] · 3H2O |
4.FL.05 | Dritsite | Li2Al4(OH)12Cl2 · 3H2O |
4.FL.10 | Hydrocalumite | Ca4Al2(OH)12(Cl,CO3,OH)2 · 4H2O |
4.FL.15 | Kuzelite | Ca4Al2(OH)12[SO4] · 6H2O |
4.FL.20 | Aurorite | Mn2+Mn4+3O7 · 3H2O |
4.FL.20 | Chalcophanite | ZnMn4+3O7 · 3H2O |
4.FL.20 | Ernienickelite | NiMn3O7 · 3H2O |
4.FL.20 | Jianshuiite | (Mg,Mn,Ca)Mn3O7 · 3H2O |
4.FL.25 | Woodruffite | Zn2+x/2(Mn4+1-xMn3+x)O2 · yH2O |
4.FL.30 va | Lampadite | Cu, Mn, O, H |
4.FL.35 | Buserite | Na4Mn14O27 · 21H2O |
4.FL.40 | Ranciéite | (Ca,Mn2+)0.2(Mn4+,Mn3+)O2 · 0.6H2O |
4.FL.40 | Takanelite | (Mn,Ca)Mn4O9 · H2O |
4.FL.45 | Birnessite | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O |
4.FL.55 | Cianciulliite | Mn(Mg,Mn)2Zn2(OH)10 · 2-4H2O |
4.FL.60 | Jensenite | Cu3[TeO6] · 2H2O |
4.FL.65 | Leisingite | Cu2MgTe6+O6 · 6H2O |
4.FL.70 | Akdalaite | Al10O14(OH)2 |
4.FL.75 | Cafetite | CaTi2O5 · H2O |
4.FL.80 | Mourite | UMo5O12(OH)10 |
4.FL.85 | Deloryite | Cu4(UO2)(MoO4)2(OH)6 |
4.FL.90 | Lagalyite | Ca2xMn1-xO2 · 1.5-2H2O |
4.FL.95 | Tunnerite (of Cornu) | |
4.FL.100 | Carbocalumite | Ca4Al2(OH)12(CO3) · 6H2O |
4.FL.100 | Mampsisite | Ca4Al2(CO3)(OH)12 · 5H2O |
Other Information
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 Asbolane
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-384.html
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References for Asbolane
Reference List:
Bernardini, Simone, Ventura, Giancarlo Della, Sodo, Armida, Benites, Mariana, Jovane, Luigi, Hein, James R., Lucci, Federico (2023) Micro-Raman mapping of critical metals (Li, Co, Ni) in a rhythmically laminated deep-ocean ferromanganese deposit. Geochemistry, 126014 doi:10.1016/j.chemer.2023.126014
Localities for Asbolane
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Arctic Ocean | |
| Kravchishina et al. (2023) |
Kravchishina et al. (2023) | |
Kravchishina et al. (2023) | |
Atlantic Ocean | |
Varentsov et al. (2009, April) | |
Australia | |
| Day et al. (1996) |
part of list from University of ... | |
| |
| Putzolu et al. (2018) |
Austria | |
| Puttner (1996) |
| G. Blass (1999) |
| E. Fugger: Die Mineralien des Herzogthumes Salzburgs (1878) |
| Gröbner et al. (2008) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| C.Auer (2014) |
Strasser (1989) | |
| R.Poeverlein (2016) |
| C.Auer (2013) |
| Exel (1993) |
| Gröbner et al. (2007) |
| Poeverlein et al. (2007) |
Lapis 19 (7/8) | |
Schnorrer+Poeverlein (2005) | |
| Lapis 19 (7/8) |
| Kolitsch (2014) |
| Gröbner et al. (2007) |
Bolivia | |
| Ahlfeld (1955) |
| GEOBOL |
Brazil | |
| Soares et al. (2018) |
| Dybowska et al. (2022) |
Cameroon | |
| Lambert et al. (2008) |
Canada | |
| |
| Maggie Wilson |
| Reiner Mielke 2017 |
Chile | |
| SEM-EDS and XRD by Joy Desor and ... |
| Sample in the I. Domeyko Museum |
| XRD by Joachim Lorenz |
| Pnud Chile/Corfo +3 other references |
| C. Ruiz Fuller/F. Peebles (1988) |
| C. Ruiz Fuller/F. Peebles (1988) |
| González-Jiménez et al. (2023) |
| C. Ruiz Fuller/F. Peebles (1988) |
China | |
| Liangkai Gu (1986) |
Cuba | |
| Domènech et al. (2014) |
Czech Republic | |
| Vrtiška L. et al. (2016) +1 other reference |
| Lapis 2002 (7/8) |
| Scharm +7 other references |
Dominican Republic | |
| Domènech et al. (2022) |
Tamara Gallardo et al. (2010) | |
DR Congo | |
| Mineralogical Record: 20: 287-288. |
Clark (1993) | |
| Wilson (2018) |
France | |
| |
| Henwood (1871) +1 other reference |
| Tony Nikischer |
| Berger +1 other reference |
| Teitler et al. (2022) |
| C. Gineste |
| Dublet et al. (2014) |
| Remy et al. (2014) |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
Germany | |
| Weiß (1990) |
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| |
Walenta (1992) | |
| [Lapis 1992 |
| J. Gröbner: Neufunde von der Grube Katharina im Wildschapbach (2/2004) |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Gröbner et al. (2011) |
| J. Gröbner: Neufunde aus den Bergbaurevieren St. Andreasberg et al. (2007) |
J. Gröbner (2001) | |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Henrich et al. (2019) |
| |
Mills et al. (2020) | |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Heinrich et al. (2011) |
Weiß (1990) | |
| www.mineralienfreunde-der-pfalz.de (2015) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Lapis (4) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Schnorrer (1995) +1 other reference |
| www.dergraul.de (2001) |
| Nickerl et al. (2000) |
| Lapis 30 (7/8) |
Lapis 30 (7/8) | |
| Lapis 30 (7/8) |
| Lapis 30 (7/8) |
| Frenzel (1874) |
| Gröbner et al. (2007) +1 other reference |
| J. Gröbner & J. Wesiger (2008) |
| Gröbner et al. (2008) |
| Wittern (2001) |
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Greece | |
| |
| Sofia Kalatha et al. (2017) |
Indian Ocean | |
Maciąg et al. (2019) | |
Ireland | |
| F. Rutley: "Elements of Mineralogy" (1900) |
Italy | |
| Biagioni et al. (2020) |
| Ciriotti et al. (2010) |
| Vergani (2019) +1 other reference |
| La Valle (1898) |
| Mair (1996) |
| De Michele (1974) |
| Pegoraro et al. (2017) |
Japan | |
| - (mistaken ID for cobalt-rich lithiophorite) |
Kazakhstan | |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
Am.Min.79 (1994) | |
| Korobkin et al. (2022) |
Korobkin et al. (2022) | |
Kyrgyzstan | |
| Anthony (1997) |
| Smolyaninova et al. (1970) |
Smolyaninova et al. (1970) | |
Madagascar | |
| Behier (1960) |
Mexico | |
| Forti (2006) |
| Panczner (1987) |
| Panczner (1987) |
Middle East | |
Vapnik et al. (2014) | |
Moldova | |
| Klimchouk (2012) |
Morocco | |
| S. Weiß: Lapis 31 (7/8) |
Nazca Plate | |
Zawadzki et al. (2022) | |
Pacific Ocean | |
Uspenskaya et al. (1987) | |
Philippines | |
| Tupaz +5 other references |
Poland | |
| Siuda (2014) |
| Wojciechowski (1958) |
Portugal | |
| Antonio Jesus Pimentel specimens +1 other reference |
| Pedro Alves analytical data |
| Pedro Alves collection and analytical ... +1 other reference |
| Pedro Alves collection and analytical ... |
Red Sea | |
Sediment-Hosted Mineral Deposits: ... | |
Romania | |
| minerals-of-the-carpathians.eu (2008) |
| Hîrtopanu (1997) +1 other reference |
Russia | |
| Anthony (1997) |
| Palchik et al. (2014) |
| Anthony (1997) |
| Glasby et al. (2006) |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Ivan Novikov analytical data |
| Glasby et al. (2006) |
| Kievlenko E.V. (1983) |
| Anthony (1997) +1 other reference |
| Kasatkin et al. (2021) |
Slovakia | |
| Pauliš et al. (2002) |
Pauliš | |
| Bosák et al. (2002) |
Spain | |
| ARANA CASTILLO (1972) |
| Dr. Cesar Menor Salván |
| J. Gröbner and M. A. Fernández Périz (2006) |
| Colectivo Arrayanes et al. (2008) |
| Marino et al. (2019) |
Marino et al. (2019) | |
| Rosell-Riba et al. (2022) |
| Joan Rosell |
| Abella i Creus (2018) |
Joan Abella i Creus specimen | |
| Rosell et al. (2017) |
| Joan Vinals & Miguel Calvo (2007) |
| Casanova Honrubia |
Casanova Honrubia | |
| Casanova Honrubia |
| Casanova Honrubia |
Turkey | |
| Masurenko et al. (2007) +1 other reference |
UK | |
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Day (1999) | |
Day (1999) | |
Day (1999) | |
Day (1999) | |
Day (1999) | |
| Hall (1868) +1 other reference |
| Hall (1868) +1 other reference |
| Carne (1822) +2 other references |
| Golley et al. (1995) |
| - (2006) |
| Dewey et al. (1925) |
| Dewey et al. (1925) |
Tindle (2008) | |
| Henwood (1871) |
| Le Neve Foster (1879) |
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| Cotterell et al. (2011) |
USA | |
| Beste (1996) +1 other reference |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| Melhase (1934) +1 other reference |
| RRUFF Specimen No. R070306 |
| Murdoch |
| Sherwood et al. (1998) |
| Dana 6:1083. +2 other references |
| J.H |
J.H.Pratt | |
| J.H |
| Haynes (2000) |
Venezuela | |
| Domènech et al. (2022) |
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