Tripuhyite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Tripuhyite
Formula:
Fe3+Sb5+O4
Colour:
Yellowish brown, lemon-yellow, brown-black
Lustre:
Waxy, Dull, Earthy
Hardness:
6 - 7
Specific Gravity:
5.82
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Member of:
Name:
Named after its discovery locality, the Tripuhy Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Type Locality:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4024
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4024:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
9cc6db01-a733-4d2a-bd67-4bbe2e3179bf
IMA Classification of Tripuhyite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA status notes:
Redefined by the IMA
First published:
1897
Approval history:
Redefined IMA02-A: Berlepsch et al. (2003).
Classification of Tripuhyite
4.DB.05
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
D : Metal: Oxygen = 1:2 and similar
B : With medium-sized cations; chains of edge-sharing octahedra
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
D : Metal: Oxygen = 1:2 and similar
B : With medium-sized cations; chains of edge-sharing octahedra
44.2.1.3
44 : ANTIMONATES
2 : AX2O6
44 : ANTIMONATES
2 : AX2O6
24.4.3
24 : Antimonates and Antimonites
4 : Antimonates and antimonites of Mn and Fe
24 : Antimonates and Antimonites
4 : Antimonates and antimonites of Mn and Fe
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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Tpy | 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 Tripuhyite
Waxy, Dull, Earthy
Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Yellowish brown, lemon-yellow, brown-black
Streak:
Canary-yellow to dark brown with a greenish tinge.
Hardness:
6 - 7 on Mohs scale
Density:
5.82 g/cm3 (Measured) 6.70 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Tripuhyite
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 2.190(1) nε = 2.330(1)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.140
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
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and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Very High
Comments:
Biaxial (+), anomalous. α = 2.19(1) β = 2.20(1) γ = 2.33(1) 2V(meas.) = Small.
Chemistry of Tripuhyite
Mindat Formula:
Fe3+Sb5+O4
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Tripuhyite
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) - Ditetragonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P42/mnm
Setting:
P42/mnm
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.625(4) Å, c = 3.059(5) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.661
Unit Cell V:
65.43 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
Fibrous; very fine-grained aggregates; globular.
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0014565 | Tripuhyite | Berlepsch P, Armbruster T, Brugger J, Criddle A J, Graeser S (2003) Tripuhyte, FeSbO4, revisited Mineralogical Magazine 67 31-46 | 2003 | Tripuhy, Minas Gerais, Brazil | 0 | 293 | |
0014566 | Tripuhyite | Berlepsch P, Armbruster T, Brugger J, Criddle A J, Graeser S (2003) Tripuhyte, FeSbO4, revisited Mineralogical Magazine 67 31-46 | 2003 | Falotta, Grisons, Switzerland | 0 | 293 | |
0014926 | Tripuhyite | Basso R, Cabella R, Lucchetti G, Marescotti P, Martinelli A (2003) Structural studies on synthetic and natural Fe-Sb-oxides of MO2 type This is the preferred structural model Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 2003 407-420 | 2003 | Djebel Nador, Algeria | 0 | 293 | |
0014927 | Tripuhyite | Basso R, Cabella R, Lucchetti G, Marescotti P, Martinelli A (2003) Structural studies on synthetic and natural Fe-Sb-oxides of MO2 type Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 2003 407-420 | 2003 | Djebel Nador, Algeria | 0 | 293 | |
0014928 | Tripuhyite | Basso R, Cabella R, Lucchetti G, Marescotti P, Martinelli A (2003) Structural studies on synthetic and natural Fe-Sb-oxides of MO2 type Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 2003 407-420 | 2003 | Djebel Nador, Algeria | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.28 Å | (10) |
2.56 Å | (9) |
2.32 Å | (4) |
1.72 Å | (9) |
1.64 Å | (5) |
1.52 Å | (3) |
1.47 Å | (4) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates] | |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] |
Type Occurrence of Tripuhyite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Microcrystalline aggregates.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Natural History Museum, London, England (86044).
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Hussak E, Prior G T (1897) On tripuhyite, a new antimonate of iron, from Tripuhy, Brazil. Mineralogical Magazine: 11: 302.
Synonyms of Tripuhyite
Other Language Names for Tripuhyite
Varieties of Tripuhyite
Relationship of Tripuhyite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Argutite | GeO2 | Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm |
Cassiterite | SnO2 | Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm |
Paratellurite | TeO2 | Tet. 4 2 2 |
Plattnerite | PbO2 | Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm |
Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 | Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm |
Rutile | TiO2 | Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm |
Stishovite | SiO2 | Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm |
UM2000-35-O:FeNbScTaTi | (Sc,Fe2+,Fe3+,Mn)(Ti,Sn,Zr)1.5(Nb,Ta,W)1.33O8 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
25 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Chert | |
21 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
12 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Hematite | Fe2O3 |
12 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Arseniosiderite | Ca2Fe3+3(AsO4)3O2 · 3H2O |
11 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Maxwellite | NaFe3+(AsO4)F |
9 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Valentinite | Sb2O3 |
7 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Parapierrotite | TlSb5S8 |
6 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Cabalzarite | CaMg2(AsO4)2 · 2H2O |
6 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Stibiconite | Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH) |
6 photos of Tripuhyite associated with Senarmontite | Sb2O3 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
4.DB. | Nioboheftetjernite | ScNbO4 |
4.DB. | Shakhdaraite-(Y) | ScYNb2O8 |
4.DB. | Nioboixiolite-(Mn2+) | (Nb0.67Mn2+0.33)O2 |
4.DB. | Nioboixiolite-([]) | (Nb0.8◻0.2)4+O2 |
4.DB.05 | Argutite | GeO2 |
4.DB.05 | Cassiterite | SnO2 |
4.DB.05 | Plattnerite | PbO2 |
4.DB.05 | Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
4.DB.05 | Rutile | TiO2 |
4.DB.05 | Tugarinovite | MoO2 |
4.DB.05 | Varlamoffite | (Sn,Fe)(O,OH)2 |
4.DB.10 | Byströmite | MgSb2O6 |
4.DB.10 | Tapiolite-(Fe) | Fe2+Ta2O6 |
4.DB.10 | Tapiolite-(Mn) | Mn2+Ta2O6 |
4.DB.10 | Ordoñezite | ZnSb2O6 |
4.DB.10 | Tredouxite | NiSb2O6 |
4.DB.15b | Akhtenskite | ε-Mn4+O2 |
4.DB.15c | Nsutite | (Mn4+,Mn2+)(O,OH)2 |
4.DB.15a | Paramontroseite | V4+O2 |
4.DB.15a | Ramsdellite | Mn4+O2 |
4.DB.20 | Scrutinyite | α-PbO2 |
4.DB.25 | Ishikawaite | U4+Fe2+Nb2O8 |
4.DB.25 | Samarskite-(Y) | YFe3+Nb2O8 |
4.DB.25 | Srilankite | ZrTi2O6 |
4.DB.25 | Yttrocolumbite-(Y) | Y(U4+,Fe2+)Nb2O8 |
4.DB.25 | Calciosamarskite | (Ca,U4+)Fe3+(Nb,Ta,Ti)2O8 |
4.DB.25 | Samarskite-(Yb) | YbFe3+(Nb,Ta)2O8 |
4.DB.25 | Ixiolite-(Fe2+) | (Ta0.67Fe2+0.33)O2 |
4.DB.25 | Ixiolite-(Mn2+) | (Ta0.67Mn2+0.33)O2 |
4.DB.30 | Ferberite | FeWO4 |
4.DB.30 | Hübnerite | MnWO4 |
4.DB.30 | Sanmartinite | (Zn,Fe)WO4 |
4.DB.30 | Krasnoselskite | CoWO4 |
4.DB.30 | Heftetjernite | ScTaO4 |
4.DB.30 | Huanzalaite | MgWO4 |
4.DB.30 va | Wolframite Group | |
4.DB.30 | Rossovskyite | (Fe3+,Ta)(Nb,Ti)O4 |
4.DB.35 | Columbite-(Fe) | Fe2+Nb2O6 |
4.DB.35 | Tantalite-(Fe) | Fe2+Ta2O6 |
4.DB.35 | Columbite-(Mn) | Mn2+Nb2O6 |
4.DB.35 | Tantalite-(Mn) | Mn2+Ta2O6 |
4.DB.35 | Columbite-(Mg) | (Mg,Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)2O6 |
4.DB.35 | Qitianlingite | (Fe,Mn)2(Nb,Ta)2WO10 |
4.DB.35 | Tantalite-(Mg) | (Mg,Fe2+)(Ta,Nb)2O6 |
4.DB.40 | Ferrowodginite | Fe2+Sn4+Ta2O8 |
4.DB.40 | Lithiotantite | LiTa3O8 |
4.DB.40 | Lithiowodginite | LiTa3O8 |
4.DB.40 | Titanowodginite | Mn2+TiTa2O8 |
4.DB.40 | Wodginite | Mn2+Sn4+Ta2O8 |
4.DB.40 | Ferrotitanowodginite | Fe2+TiTa2O8 |
4.DB.40 | Tantalowodginite | (Mn2+0.5◻0.5)TaTa2O8 |
4.DB.40 | Wolframowodginite | Mn(Mn,Sn,Fe,Ta)(W,Ta,Nb)2O8 |
4.DB.45 | Tivanite | V3+TiO3(OH) |
4.DB.50 | Carmichaelite | (Ti,Cr,Fe)[O2-x(OH)x] |
4.DB.55 | Alumotantite | AlTaO4 |
4.DB.60 | Biehlite | ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4] |
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 Tripuhyite
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References for Tripuhyite
Reference List:
Hussak, E., Prior, G. T. (1897) On Tripuhyite, a New Antimonate of Iron, from Tripuhy, Brazil. Mineralogical Magazine and Journal of the Mineralogical Society, 11 (53) 302-303 doi:10.1180/minmag.1897.011.53.04
Localities for Tripuhyite
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.
Algeria | |
| Mineralogical Magazine et al. (1) |
Australia | |
| Dr A.R. McKinnon |
Leverett +4 other references | |
| Gilligan et al. (1995) |
Chapman et al. (2005) +1 other reference | |
| Gilligan et al. (1992) |
| Diemar et al. (2009) |
| Gilligan et al. (1992) |
| I.M. Threadgold (1958) |
| Nickel et al. (1993) |
Min. Record 24 (1993) | |
Mineralogical Record 24 | |
Min. Record 24 (1993) | |
Nickel et al. (1993) | |
Min.Record 24 (1993) | |
| Annual Report of the Western Australian ... |
| Nickel (1982) |
Austria | |
| Schneider (2010) |
Bolivia | |
| PXRD by Jaroslav Hyrsl +1 other reference |
Brazil | |
| |
| Hussak et al. (1897) +1 other reference |
Brugger et al. (1997) | |
Canada | |
| Peatfield (n.d.) |
China | |
| Guozhong Chen et al. (2013) |
| Bingxi Wang (1983) |
Czech Republic | |
| Brabec (2002) |
France | |
| Ducluzaux B. (2022) |
| C. Lemanski (re-entry of lost Mindat data) |
Germany | |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Wittern (1995) |
| Mineralogical Magazine et al. (1) |
| Lapis 21 (12) |
| Lapis (10) |
| Gröbner et al. (2011) |
Greece | |
| |
Gröbner (2001) | |
| Rieck et al. (1999) |
Hungary | |
| HOM Collection +1 other reference |
MAMIT | |
India | |
| Cabella et al. (2003) |
Indonesia | |
| Idrus et al. (2017) |
Italy | |
| Bortolozzi et al. (2018) |
| Balestra et al. (2020) |
| Fernando Caboni et al. (2024) |
| Brizzi et al. (1994) |
| C. Lemanski (6791CL) |
| Bazzoni C. et al. (2011) |
| Brizzi G. (1986) |
| European Jour. of Min.: 8:487-492. +1 other reference |
Japan | |
| Ito & Hori (1978) |
Kyrgyzstan | |
| Kolesar et al. (1993) |
Luxembourg | |
| Filella et al. (2009) |
New Zealand | |
| Collection of Rod Martin |
| Robinson (2018) |
Robinson (2018) | |
| MacKenzie (2014) |
North Macedonia | |
| Djordjevic et al. (2021) |
| Kolitsch et al. (2018) |
Portugal | |
| Mateus et al. (2005) |
| Pedro Alves collection and analytical ... |
Russia | |
| Sidorov +5 other references |
Tolstykh et al. (2017) +3 other references | |
| Sandalov et al. (2023) |
| Pekov et al. (2020) |
| Sergeev et al. (1997) +1 other reference |
| Kuzhuget et al. (2015) |
Slovakia | |
| Lalinská-Voleková B. et al. (in Slovak) |
| Majzlan J. et al. (2018) |
| Majzlan J. et al. (2011) |
| Lalinská-Voleková B. et al. (in Slovak) |
| Števko M. et al. (2017) |
| Lalinská-Voleková B. |
Spain | |
| Rewitzer et al. (part2) |
| Borja Sainz de Baranda (2007) |
Switzerland | |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
| Brugger et al. (2002) |
| Schmutz et al. (1986) +1 other reference |
Schmutz et al. (1986) | |
USA | |
| Castor et al. (2004) +1 other reference |
| Jensen et al. (1995) |
| Mineralogical Record 26:467 |
Castor et al. (2004) | |
| Mineralogical Magazine et al. (1) |
Castor et al. (2004) | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Min.Rec.: 20 (5) +1 other reference |
| Mineralogical Magazine +4 other references |
| 5th Annual New Mexico Mineral Symposium (1985) +1 other reference |
| Norman King +1 other reference |
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