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Zincrosasite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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About ZincrosasiteHide

Formula:
(Zn,Cu)2(CO3)(OH)2
Colour:
White, light blue
Hardness:
1
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named as the zincian analogue of rosasite.
Rosasite Group.
Reinvestigation by modern methods needed. The crystal structure of its Cu analogue, rosasite, has been solved by Perchiazzi (2006).
Fehér et al. (2015) argue that the "zincrosasite" insufficiently described by Strunz (1959) and material later analysed by Paulis et al. (2005) is in fact rosasite, since the Zn:Cu ratio is not decisive in the distinction between the end-members, only the occupancies of the Me(1) and Me(2) sites (the latter is smaller and preferably occupied by Zn).

The Zn-dominant end-member is parádsasvárite (Fehér et al., 2015).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4414
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4414:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
7fa13800-7b9d-41c9-bc86-3b20114c29cd

IMA Classification of ZincrosasiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
First published:
1959

Classification of ZincrosasiteHide

5.BA.10

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
A : With Cu, Co, Ni, Zn, Mg, Mn
16a.3.1.4

16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
3 : (AB)2(XO3)Zq
11.6.4

11 : Carbonates
6 : Carbonates of Zn and Cd

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of ZincrosasiteHide

Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
White, light blue
Streak:
pale blue
Hardness:

Optical Data of ZincrosasiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
Dispersion:
relatively strong

Chemistry of ZincrosasiteHide

Mindat Formula:
(Zn,Cu)2(CO3)(OH)2

Crystallography of ZincrosasiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Morphology:
Radial fibrous, to 1.5 mm; in crusts
Comment:
Point Group: n.d. ; Space Group: n.d. Z = n.d.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates]

Type Occurrence of ZincrosasiteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Technical University, Berlin; National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 163340
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Strunz, H. (1959) Tsumeb, seine Erze und Sekundärmineralien, insbesondere der neu aufgeschlossenen zweiten Oxydationszone. Fortschritte der Mineralogie: 37: 87-90.

Other Language Names for ZincrosasiteHide

Relationship of Zincrosasite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of this group:
ChukanoviteFe2+2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
Glaukosphaerite(Cu,Ni)2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
Mcguinnessite(Mg,Cu)2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m
NullaginiteNi2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
ParádsasváriteZn2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
PerchiazziiteCo2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
PokrovskiteMg2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
Rosasite(Cu,Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
6 photos of Zincrosasite associated with Rosasite(Cu,Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2
4 photos of Zincrosasite associated with FluoriteCaF2
3 photos of Zincrosasite associated with HydrozinciteZn5(CO3)2(OH)6
3 photos of Zincrosasite associated with AcanthiteAg2S
3 photos of Zincrosasite associated with DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
3 photos of Zincrosasite associated with CalciteCaCO3
2 photos of Zincrosasite associated with HemimorphiteZn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O
2 photos of Zincrosasite associated with HerbertsmithiteCu3Zn(OH)6Cl2
1 photo of Zincrosasite associated with SmithsoniteZnCO3
1 photo of Zincrosasite associated with Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.BA.05AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.10Georgeite[Cu(OH)2-x(H2O)x][CO3]x/2Amor.
5.BA.10Glaukosphaerite(Cu,Ni)2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.10KolweziteCuCo(CO3)(OH)2Tric.
5.BA.10MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.10Mcguinnessite(Mg,Cu)2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m
5.BA.10NullaginiteNi2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.10PokrovskiteMg2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.10Rosasite(Cu,Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.10ChukanoviteFe2+2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.10ParádsasváriteZn2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.10PerchiazziiteCo2(CO3)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
5.BA.15Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6Mon. 2/m : P21/m
5.BA.15HydrozinciteZn5(CO3)2(OH)6Mon. 2/m : B2/m
5.BA.20HoldawayiteMn6(CO3)2(OH)7(Cl,OH)Mon. 2/m : B2/m
5.BA.25DeferniteCa6(CO3)1.58(Si2O7)0.21(OH)7[Cl0.50(OH)0.08(H2O)0.42]Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
5.BA.25UM1977-03-COSiO:CaClHCa10-11(CO3)7(SiO4)Cl1-2(OH)1-2Mon.
5.BA.30Loseyite(Mn2+,Zn,Mg)4Zn3(CO3)2(OH)10Mon. 2/m
5.BA.30SclariteZn7(CO3)2(OH)10Mon. 2/m : B2/b

Other InformationHide

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 ZincrosasiteHide

References for ZincrosasiteHide

Localities for ZincrosasiteHide

This 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.

Locality ListHide

- 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.
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
        • Broken Hill
          • Broken Hill South Mine (BHS Mine; South Mine)
Birch et al. (1988) +1 other reference
  • South Australia
    • Mt Lofty Ranges
      • South Mt Lofty Ranges (Adelaide Hills)
        • Chandlers Hill
Bywater (1987) +1 other reference
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Lilienfeld District
      • Annaberg
Kolitsch et al. (2017)
  • Styria
    • Graz-Umgebung District
      • Übelbach
        • Guggenbach
          • Notberg
Auer (2023)
Czech Republic
 
  • South Moravian Region
    • Brno-Country District
Houzar
France
 
  • Grand Est
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Thann-Guebwiller
        • Steinbach
          • Silberthal
Mines
  • Occitanie
    • Gard
      • Le Vigan
        • Montdardier
Gol et al. (2010)
Gol et al. (2010)
    • Lot
      • Figeac
        • Cuzac
Vincent Bourgoin Collection
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Gap
        • Orpierre
          • Orpierre mines
Jean-Luc Portes Collection
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
        • Münstertal
          • Belchen
Lapis 21 (12)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Märkischer Kreis
        • Iserlohn
          • Letmathe
Bender et al. (1994) +1 other reference
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Bernkastel-Wittlich
      • Thalfang am Erbeskopf
        • Etgert
www.mineralienfreunde-der-pfalz.de (2015)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Lavrion Mining District
          • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Hungary
 
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
    • Kazincbarcika District
      • Rudabánya
Szakáll: Minerals of Rudabánya
  • Fejér County
    • Székesfehérvár District
      • Pátka
Szakáll-Gatter-Szendrei: Mineral ...
  • Heves County
    • Pétervására District
      • Parádsasvár
Szakáll - Gatter: Minerals of Hungary
Iran
 
  • Isfahan Province
    • Nain County
      • Anarak District
Manfred Kampf collection
Italy
 
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia
    • Udine Province
Bortolozzi et al. (2018)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • Trento Province (Trentino)
      • Levico Terme
Canal et al. (2012)
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Montieri
        • Gerfalco
Batacchi et al. (2011)
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Torrebelvicino
        • Mercanti Valley
Domenico Saccardo (2019)
Domenico Saccardo (2019)
Mexico
 
  • Durango
    • Mapimí Municipality
      • Mapimí
Moore et al. (2003)
Namibia (TL)
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Strunz (1959) +1 other reference
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Odemira
      • São Luís
Pedro Alves collection and analytical ...
Spain
 
  • Catalonia
    • Tarragona
      • Priorat
        • El Molar
Joan Abella i Creus (2008)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Sierre
      • Anniviers
        • Saint-Luc
Ansermet (2012)
Ansermet (2012)
USA
 
  • Colorado
    • Lake County
      • Upper Iowa Gulch
Tony Nikischer specimen and analysis
    • Park County
      • Horseshoe Basin Mining District
Rocks & Minerals 81:356-361
  • Montana
    • Granite County
      • Philipsburg Mining District (Flint Creek Mining District)
Min News 21:7 p 1
 
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