Zinczippeite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Zinczippeite
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).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4408
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4408:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
0d98ed05-f240-431b-b1f9-f633aacaf30b
IMA Classification of Zinczippeite
Approved
First published:
1976
Classification of Zinczippeite
7.EC.05
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
E : Uranyl sulfates
C : With medium-sized and large cations
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
31 : HYDRATED SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
10 : Miscellaneous
25.8.14
25 : Sulphates
8 : Sulphates of Sb, V, Cr and U
25 : Sulphates
8 : Sulphates of Sb, V, Cr and U
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 |
---|---|---|
Zzip | 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 Zinczippeite
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Yellow, orange, red-brown
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Density:
5.032 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Zinczippeite
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.
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 Zinczippeite
Mindat Formula:
Zn(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2O
Crystallography of Zinczippeite
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)°
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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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0005852 | Zinczippeite | Burns P C, Deely K M, Hayden L A (2003) The crystal chemistry of the zippeite group The Canadian Mineralogist 41 687-706 | 2003 | 0 | 293 | ||
0005852 | Zinczippeite | Burns P C, Deely K M, Hayden L A (2003) The crystal chemistry of the zippeite group The Canadian Mineralogist 41 687-706 | 2003 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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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 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] | |
47f : [Uranyl (U⁶⁺) minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Zinczippeite
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 Zinczippeite
German:Zinkzippeit
Russian:Цинк-циппеит
Relationship of Zinczippeite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Ammoniozippeite | (NH4)2[(UO2)2(SO4)O2] · H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
Cobaltzippeite | Co(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
Magnesiozippeite | Mg(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
Natrozippeite | Na5(UO2)8(SO4)4O5(OH)3 · 12H2O | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
Nickelzippeite | Ni2(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10 · 16H2O | Mon. |
Plavnoite | K0.8Mn0.6[(UO2)2O2(SO4)] · 3.5H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
Pseudojohannite | Cu3(OH)2[(UO2)4(SO4)2] · 12H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
Sejkoraite-(Y) | Y2(UO2)8(SO4)4O6(OH)2 · 26H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
Zippeite | K3(UO2)4(SO4)2O3(OH) · 3H2O | Mon. 2 : B2 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Zinczippeite associated with Natrozippeite | Na5(UO2)8(SO4)4O5(OH)3 · 12H2O |
2 photos of Zinczippeite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
2 photos of Zinczippeite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
1 photo of Zinczippeite associated with Johannite | Cu(UO2)2(SO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
1 photo of Zinczippeite associated with Andersonite | Na2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3 · 6H2O |
1 photo of Zinczippeite associated with Uraninite | UO2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
7.EC. | Adolfpateraite | K(UO2)(SO4)(OH)(H2O) |
7.EC. | Beshtauite | (NH4)2(UO2)(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
7.EC. | Seaborgite | LiK2Na6(UO2)(SO4)5(SO3OH)(H2O) |
7.EC. | Nitscheite | (NH4)2[(UO2)2(SO4)3(H2O)2] · 3H2O |
7.EC. | Oldsite | K2Fe2+[(UO2)(SO4)2]2(H2O)8 |
7.EC. | Libbyite | (NH4)2(Na2◻)[(UO2)2(SO4)3(H2O)]2 · 7H2O |
7.EC.05 | Cobaltzippeite | Co(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2O |
7.EC.05 | Magnesiozippeite | Mg(UO2)2(SO4)O2 · 3.5H2O |
7.EC.05 | Nickelzippeite | Ni2(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10 · 16H2O |
7.EC.05 | Natrozippeite | Na5(UO2)8(SO4)4O5(OH)3 · 12H2O |
7.EC.05 | Zippeite | K3(UO2)4(SO4)2O3(OH) · 3H2O |
7.EC.05 | Plavnoite | K0.8Mn0.6[(UO2)2O2(SO4)] · 3.5H2O |
7.EC.05 | Redcanyonite | (NH4)2Mn[(UO2)4O4(SO4)2](H2O)4 |
7.EC.05 | Ammoniozippeite | (NH4)2[(UO2)2(SO4)O2] · H2O |
7.EC.10 | Rabejacite | Ca(UO2)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O |
7.EC.10 | Svornostite | K2Mg[(UO2)(SO4)2]2 · 8H2O |
7.EC.15 | Marécottite | Mg3(UO2)8(SO4)4O6(OH)2 · 28H2O |
7.EC.15 | Sejkoraite-(Y) | Y2(UO2)8(SO4)4O6(OH)2 · 26H2O |
7.EC.20 | Pseudojohannite | Cu3(OH)2[(UO2)4(SO4)2] · 12H2O |
7.EC.40 | Bluelizardite | Na7(UO2)(SO4)4Cl(H2O)2 |
7.EC.45 | Meisserite | Na5(UO2)(SO4)3(SO3OH)(H2O) |
7.EC.45 | Fermiite | Na4(UO2)(SO4)3 · 3H2O |
7.EC.45 | Oppenheimerite | Na2(UO2)(SO4)2 · 3H2O |
7.EC.50 | Plášilite | Na(UO2)(SO4)(OH) · 2H2O |
7.EC.50 | Feynmanite | Na(UO2)(SO4)(OH) · 3.5H2O |
7.EC.55 | Geschieberite | K2(UO2)(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
7.EC.60 | Ottohahnite | Na6(UO2)2(SO4)5(H2O)7 · 1.5H2O |
7.EC.65 | Péligotite | Na6(UO2)(SO4)4 · 4H2O |
7.EC.70 | Klaprothite | Na6(UO2)(SO4)4 · 4H2O |
7.EC.75 | Lussierite | Na10[(UO2)(SO4)4](SO4)2 · 3(H2O) |
7.EC.80 | Navrotskyite | K2Na10(UO2)3(SO4)9 · 2H2O |
7.EC.85 | Pseudomeisserite-(NH4) | (NH4)2Na4[(UO2)2(SO4)5] · 4H2O |
7.EC.90 | Wetherillite | Na2Mg(UO2)2(SO4)4 · 18H2O |
Other Information
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 Zinczippeite
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References for Zinczippeite
Reference List:
Burns, Peter C. (2005) U6+ minerals and inorganic compounds: insights into an expanded structural hierarchy of crystal structures. The Canadian Mineralogist, 43 (6) 1839-1894 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.43.6.1839
Localities for Zinczippeite
Locality List
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? - 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.
Czech Republic | |
| [Lapis 2003 |
| Plasil (2005) |
| Petr Pauliš |
Italy | |
| Probed Milan University 2006 |
Slovakia | |
| Števko M. et al. (2012) |
Slovenia | |
| Färber (n.d.) |
USA (TL) | |
| Arizona lode gold mines and gold mining +1 other reference |
| Collected and analyzed by Joy Desor. ... |
Collected by Alex Earl |
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Bukov Mine, Rožná deposit, Rožná, Žďár nad Sázavou District, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic