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Zinczippeite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About ZinczippeiteHide

Formula:
Zn(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2O
Colour:
Yellow, orange, red-brown
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
5.032 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named as the zinc analogue of zippeite. It was originally named zinc-zippeite, with a hyphen. The name was changed by the IMA in 2008 (Burke 2008).
The zinc analogue of zippeite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4408
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4408:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
0d98ed05-f240-431b-b1f9-f633aacaf30b

IMA Classification of ZinczippeiteHide

Classification of ZinczippeiteHide

7.EC.05

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
E : Uranyl sulfates
C : With medium-sized and large cations
31.10.4.5

31 : HYDRATED SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
10 : Miscellaneous
25.8.14

25 : Sulphates
8 : Sulphates of Sb, V, Cr and U

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
ZzipIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of ZinczippeiteHide

Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Yellow, orange, red-brown
Hardness:
Density:
5.032 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ZinczippeiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.700 - 1.750 nβ = 1.750 - 1.763
Max Birefringence:
δ = 1.700
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
r > v weak
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = yellow.

Chemistry of ZinczippeiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Zn(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2O

Crystallography of ZinczippeiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.6437(10) Å, b = 14.1664(17) Å, c = 17.701(2) Å
β = 104.041(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.61 : 1 : 1.25
Unit Cell V:
2,102.73 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0005852ZinczippeiteBurns P C, Deely K M, Hayden L A (2003) The crystal chemistry of the zippeite group The Canadian Mineralogist 41 687-70620030293
0005852ZinczippeiteBurns P C, Deely K M, Hayden L A (2003) The crystal chemistry of the zippeite group The Canadian Mineralogist 41 687-70620030293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
7.08 Å(100)
3.54 Å(50)
3.44 Å(35)
9.62 Å(33)
3.100 Å(26)
2.567 Å(15)
1.943 Å(15)
Comments:
Synthetic

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Type Occurrence of ZinczippeiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Minute curved crystals and in coatings.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
n.d.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Quartzose ore containing uraninite and disseminated sulfides.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Frondel C, Ito J, Honea R M, Weeks A M (1976) Mineralogy of the zippeite group. The Canadian Mineralogist 14, 429-436

Other Language Names for ZinczippeiteHide

Relationship of Zinczippeite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Ammoniozippeite(NH4)2[(UO2)2(SO4)O2] · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
CobaltzippeiteCo(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
MagnesiozippeiteMg(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
NatrozippeiteNa5(UO2)8(SO4)4O5(OH)3 · 12H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
NickelzippeiteNi2(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10 · 16H2O Mon.
PlavnoiteK0.8Mn0.6[(UO2)2O2(SO4)] · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
PseudojohanniteCu3(OH)2[(UO2)4(SO4)2] · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
Sejkoraite-(Y)Y2(UO2)8(SO4)4O6(OH)2 · 26H2OTric. 1 : P1
ZippeiteK3(UO2)4(SO4)2O3(OH) · 3H2OMon. 2 : B2

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Zinczippeite associated with NatrozippeiteNa5(UO2)8(SO4)4O5(OH)3 · 12H2O
2 photos of Zinczippeite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
2 photos of Zinczippeite associated with AnglesitePbSO4
1 photo of Zinczippeite associated with JohanniteCu(UO2)2(SO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O
1 photo of Zinczippeite associated with AndersoniteNa2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3 · 6H2O
1 photo of Zinczippeite associated with UraniniteUO2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.EC.AdolfpateraiteK(UO2)(SO4)(OH)(H2O)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.EC.Beshtauite(NH4)2(UO2)(SO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.EC.SeaborgiteLiK2Na6(UO2)(SO4)5(SO3OH)(H2O)Tric. 1 : P1
7.EC.Nitscheite(NH4)2[(UO2)2(SO4)3(H2O)2] · 3H2OMon. 2/m
7.EC.OldsiteK2Fe2+[(UO2)(SO4)2]2(H2O)8Orth. mm2 : Pmn21
7.EC.Libbyite(NH4)2(Na2◻)[(UO2)2(SO4)3(H2O)]2 · 7H2OTet. 4 2 2 : P41 21 2
7.EC.05CobaltzippeiteCo(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.EC.05MagnesiozippeiteMg(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.EC.05NickelzippeiteNi2(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10 · 16H2O Mon.
7.EC.05NatrozippeiteNa5(UO2)8(SO4)4O5(OH)3 · 12H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.EC.05ZippeiteK3(UO2)4(SO4)2O3(OH) · 3H2OMon. 2 : B2
7.EC.05PlavnoiteK0.8Mn0.6[(UO2)2O2(SO4)] · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.EC.05Redcanyonite(NH4)2Mn[(UO2)4O4(SO4)2](H2O)4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
7.EC.05Ammoniozippeite(NH4)2[(UO2)2(SO4)O2] · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
7.EC.10RabejaciteCa(UO2)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.EC.10SvornostiteK2Mg[(UO2)(SO4)2]2 · 8H2OOrth. mm2 : Pmn21
7.EC.15MarécottiteMg3(UO2)8(SO4)4O6(OH)2 · 28H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.EC.15Sejkoraite-(Y)Y2(UO2)8(SO4)4O6(OH)2 · 26H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.EC.20PseudojohanniteCu3(OH)2[(UO2)4(SO4)2] · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.EC.40BluelizarditeNa7(UO2)(SO4)4Cl(H2O)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.EC.45MeisseriteNa5(UO2)(SO4)3(SO3OH)(H2O)Tric. 1 : P1
7.EC.45FermiiteNa4(UO2)(SO4)3 · 3H2OOrth. mm2 : Pmn21
7.EC.45OppenheimeriteNa2(UO2)(SO4)2 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.EC.50PlášiliteNa(UO2)(SO4)(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.EC.50FeynmaniteNa(UO2)(SO4)(OH) · 3.5H2OMon.
7.EC.55GeschieberiteK2(UO2)(SO4)2 · 2H2OOrth. mm2 : Pna21
7.EC.60OttohahniteNa6(UO2)2(SO4)5(H2O)7 · 1.5H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.EC.65PéligotiteNa6(UO2)(SO4)4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.EC.70KlaprothiteNa6(UO2)(SO4)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.EC.75Lussierite Na10[(UO2)(SO4)4](SO4)2 · 3(H2O)Mon. m : Bb
7.EC.80NavrotskyiteK2Na10(UO2)3(SO4)9 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcm
7.EC.85Pseudomeisserite-(NH4)(NH4)2Na4[(UO2)2(SO4)5] · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.EC.90WetherilliteNa2Mg(UO2)2(SO4)4 · 18H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Radioactive
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 ZinczippeiteHide

References for ZinczippeiteHide

Localities for ZinczippeiteHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
[Lapis 2003
      • Příbram
        • Březové Hory
          • Březové Hory deposit
Plasil (2005)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Rožná
        • Rožná deposit
Petr Pauliš
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Bergamo Province
      • Valgoglio
Probed Milan University 2006
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Štiavnica District
Števko M. et al. (2012)
Slovenia
 
  • Idrija
Färber (n.d.)
USA (TL)
 
  • Arizona
    • Yavapai County
      • Eureka Mining District
        • Bagdad
          • Bozarth Mesa
Arizona lode gold mines and gold mining +1 other reference
  • Utah
    • San Juan County
      • Red Canyon Mining District
Collected and analyzed by Joy Desor. ...
Collected by Alex Earl
 
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