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

Teineite

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

Teine mine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
© Brent Thorne

Show Teineite Photos (16)



Formula:
Cu[TeO
 
3
] · 2H
 
2
O
System:OrthorhombicColour:Sky-blue, cobalt-blue, ...
Hardness:2½
Name:Named after its discovery locality, Teine Mine, Hokkaido, Japan.
This page provides mineralogical data about Teineite.

Classification of Teineite

IMA status:Valid - first described prior to 1959 (pre-IMA) - "Grandfathered"
Strunz 8th edition ID:4/K.06-20
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:4.JM.20

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
M : Tellurites without additional anions, with H2O
Dana 7th edition ID:34.2.2.2
Dana 8th edition ID:34.2.2.2

34 : SELENITES, TELLURITES AND SULFITES
2 : A(XO3)·xH2O
Hey's CIM Ref.:28.3.4

28 : Selenites, Selenates, Tellurites, and Tellurates
3 : Tellurites
mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-3902.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Type Occurrence of Teineite

Type Locality:Takinosawa vein, Teine mine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Year of Discovery:1939
Associated Minerals at type locality:
Tellurite

Physical Properties of Teineite

Colour:Sky-blue, cobalt-blue, bluish gray; bright blue to greenish blue in transmitted light.
Streak:Pale blue
Hardness (Mohs):2½
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:Distinct/Good
On {010}, good; on {001} and {100}, poor.
Density (measured):3.8 g/cm3

Crystallography of Teineite

Crystal System:Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:a = 6.63Å, b = 9.61Å, c = 7.43Å
Ratio:a:b:c = 0.69 : 1 : 0.773
Unit Cell Volume:V 473.40 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:Crystals prismatic [001], also flattened {010} at times. Occurs as crusts and intersecting aggregates.

Optical Data of Teineite

Type:Biaxial (-)
RI values: nα = 1.767 nβ = 1.782 nγ = 1.791
2V:Measured: 36° , Calculated: 74°
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.024

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Very High
Dispersion:strong
Pleochroism:Visible
Comments:X = a = Greenish blue
Y = b = Blue
Z = c = Indigo-blue

Chemical Properties of Teineite

Formula:
Cu[TeO
 
3
] · 2H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Cu, H, O, Te
All elements listed in formula:Cu, H, O, Te

Relationship of Teineite to other Species

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
4.JM.05Keystoneite
(Ni,Mg,Fe,Mn)
 
3
Te
 
3
O
 
9
 · 5H
 
2
O
4.JM.05Kinichilite
(Fe,Mg,Zn)
 
2
(TeO
 
3
)
 
3
(Na
 
x
H
 
2-x
) · 3H
 
2
O
4.JM.05Zemannite
Mg(ZnFe)
 
2
(TeO
 
3
)
 
6
·9H
 
2
O
4.JM.10Blakeite
Fe
3+
2
[TeO
 
3
]
 
3
 (?)
4.JM.10Emmonsite
Fe
3+
2
[TeO
 
3
]
 
3
 · 2H
 
2
O
4.JM.15Graemite
Cu[TeO
 
3
] · H
 
2
O
Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:

- +
28.3.1Balyakinite
Cu(TeO
 
3
)
28.3.2Rajite
Cu(Te
4+
2
O
 
5
)
28.3.3Graemite
Cu[TeO
 
3
] · H
 
2
O
28.3.5Cesbronite
Cu
 
5
(TeO
 
3
)
 
2
(OH)
 
6
 · 2H
 
2
O
28.3.6Mroseite
CaTe
4+
 
(CO
 
3
)O
 
2
28.3.7Quetzalcoatlite
Zn
 
6
Cu
 
3
(TeO
 
6
)
 
2
(OH)
 
6
 · Ag
 
x
Pb
 
y
Cl
 
x+2y
28.3.8Zemannite
Mg(ZnFe)
 
2
(TeO
 
3
)
 
6
·9H
 
2
O
28.3.9Kinichilite
(Fe,Mg,Zn)
 
2
(TeO
 
3
)
 
3
(Na
 
x
H
 
2-x
) · 3H
 
2
O
28.3.10Denningite
(Mn
2+
 
,Ca,Zn)Te
4+
2
O
 
5
28.3.11Spiroffite
(Mn,Zn)
 
2
Te
4+
3
O
 
8
28.3.12Winstanleyite
TiTe
4+
3
O
 
8
28.3.13Fairbankite
Pb(TeO
 
3
)
28.3.14Plumbotellurite
Pb(TeO
 
3
)
28.3.15Choloalite
(Cu,Sb)
 
3
(Pb,Ca)
 
3
(TeO
 
3
)
 
6
Cl
28.3.16Smirnite
Bi
 
2
Te
4+
 
O
 
5
28.3.17Chekhovichite
Bi
 
2
Te
4+
4
O
 
11
28.3.18Cliffordite
(UO
 
2
)Te
4+
3
O
 
7
28.3.19Schmitterite
(UO
 
2
)(TeO
 
3
)
28.3.20Moctezumite
Pb(UO
 
2
)(TeO
 
3
)
 
2
28.3.21Emmonsite
Fe
3+
2
[TeO
 
3
]
 
3
 · 2H
 
2
O
28.3.22Blakeite
Fe
3+
2
[TeO
 
3
]
 
3
 (?)
28.3.23Mackayite
Fe
3+
 
(Te
4+
2
O
 
5
)(OH)
28.3.24Poughite
Fe
3+
2
(TeO
 
3
)
 
2
(SO
 
4
)(H
 
2
O)
 
2
 · H
 
2
O
28.3.25Sonoraite
Fe
3+
 
(TeO
 
3
)(OH) · H
 
2
O
28.3.26Rodalquilarite
Fe
 
2
(TeO
 
2
OH)
 
3
(TeO
 
3
)Cl
28.3.27Eztlite
Pb
 
2
Fe
3+
6
(Te
4+
 
O
 
3
)
 
3
(Te
6+
 
O
 
6
)(OH)
 
10
 · 8H
 
2
O
28.3.28Keystoneite
(Ni,Mg,Fe,Mn)
 
3
Te
 
3
O
 
9
 · 5H
 
2
O
Related Minerals - Dana Grouping):

- +
34.2.2.1Chalcomenite
CuSeO
 
3
 · 2H
 
2
O

Other Names for Teineite

Other Languages:
German:Teineit
Japanese:手稲石
Russian:Тейнеит
Spanish:Teineita

Other Information

Other Information:Dissolved by HCL rendering a greenish yellow solution; dissolved by HNO3 rendering a blue solution.

Alters to malachite and azurite.
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 Teineite

Reference List:

- +
Yosimura (1939) Journal of the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University, series 4, Geology and Mineralogy: 4: 465-470.

Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen (1977): 24: 287-298.

American Mineralogist (1964): 49: 1481-1485.

Internet Links for Teineite

Search Engines:
  • Look for Teineite on Google
  • Look for Teineite images on Google
    • External Links:
  • Look for Teineite on Webmineral
  • Look for Teineite on Athena Mineralogy
  • Look for Teineite on Mineralien Atlas
  • Raman and XRD data at RRUFF project
  • American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database
  • Teineite details from Handbook of Mineralogy (PDF)
    • Mineral Dealers:
  • Buy minerals from YourMineralCollection
  • Teineite specimens for sale - minfind.com
  • webminerals
  • Wilensky Fine Minerals
  • DAKOTA MATRIX offers Cabinet and Rare Species from Worldwide Localities.
  • Fine Minerals from Weinrich Minerals, Inc.
  • Search for minerals at Heliodor
  • SpiriferMinerals.com - high quality low prices
  • High-end worldwide specimens & outstanding customer service
  • Search for - Teineite - on e-Rocks Mineral Sales & Auctions
  • Fine and rare minerals from mintreasure.com
  • Buy fine minerals and gemstones from Pala International
    • Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs

    • Localities for Teineite

    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.
    Belgium
     
    • Luxembourg Province
      • Stavelot Massif
        • Vielsalm
    		du Ry, P., Fouassin, M., Jedwab, J. & Van Tassel, R. (1976): Occurence de chalcoalumite, de minéraux de tellure (teinéite et paratellurite) et de béryl à Salmchâteau, Ardennes belges. Annales de la Société Géologique de Belgique, 99, 47.
    Japan
     
    • Hokkaido
      • Sapporo
        • Teine mine
    		Zemann, A., and Zemann, J. (1960): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 7, 436-438.; Yosimura, T. (1939): Teineite, a new tellurate mineral from the Teine mine, Hokkaido, Japan. J. Fac. Sci. Hokkaido Univ. IV 4, 465.
    • Honshu Island
      • Chubu Region
        • Shizuoka Prefecture
          • Shimoda City
            • Rendaiji
    		Kato (1973) Sakurai Kobutsu Hyohon (Sakurai Mineral Collection), 34.
      • Kinki region
        • Wakayama prefecture
          • Iwade city
    		Hori Mineralogy specimens
    Mexico
     
    • Sonora
      • Mun. de Moctezuma
        • Moctezuma
    		Lapis 2001(1), 11-40
    Norway
     
    • Sør-Trøndelag
      • Oppdal
    		Isbrekke, Kjell Arve (1991):Oppdal-ett mineralparadis ? STEIN 18(4),56-57
    USA
     
    • Arizona
      • Cochise Co.
        • Mule Mts
          • Warren District
    		No reference listed
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 238, 389; Williams, S.A. & P. Matter III (1975), Graemite, a new Bisbee mineral, Min.Rec.: 6: 32-34.
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 389; Graeme, R. (1993), Bisbee revisited, Min.Rec.: 24: 421-436.
      • La Paz Co.
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 206; Williams, S.A. & P. Matter, III (1975), Graemite, a new Bisbee mineral, Min.Rec.: 6: 32-34.
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 238; Williams, S.A. & P. Matter, III (1975), Graemite, a new Bisbee mineral, Min.Rec.: 6:32-34.
    • Utah
      • Utah Co.
        • East Tintic Mts
          • East Tintic District
    		SEM EDS and XRD confirmed by Rob Bowell.
    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: 21st May 2013 14:35:15
    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