Barićite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Barićite
Ljudevit Barić
Formula:
(Mg,Fe)3(PO4)2 · 8H2O
Colour:
Pale blue, medium blue, colorless
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Hardness:
1½ - 2
Specific Gravity:
2.35 - 2.42
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named by Bozidar Darko Sturman and Joseph A. Mandarino in 1976 in honor of Professor Ljudevit Barić (20 October 1902, Zagreb, Croatia - 19 September 1984, Zagreb, Croatia), Croatian mineralogist. He was Director of the Mineralogical Museum in Zagreb and Professor of Mineralogy at the University of Zagreb. The mineral name is pronounced bar-ichaite.
Type Locality:
Dimorph of:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
524
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:524:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
342dc4af-ab71-42e7-b3e2-e3d302aae597
IMA Classification of Barićite
Approved
First published:
1976
Classification of Barićite
8.CE.40
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
40.3.6.2
40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
3 : A3(XO4)2·xH2O
40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
3 : A3(XO4)2·xH2O
19.3.20
19 : Phosphates
3 : Phosphates of Be and Mg
19 : Phosphates
3 : Phosphates of Be and Mg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bć | 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 Barićite
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
Pearly on {010}
Colour:
Pale blue, medium blue, colorless
Comment:
Darkens on exposure to sunlight.
Streak:
White to pale blue
Hardness:
1½ - 2 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Flexible
Cleavage:
Perfect
{010}
{010}
Density:
2.35 - 2.42 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.448 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Barićite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.547 - 1.554 nβ = 1.553 - 1.564 nγ = 1.582 - 1.595
2V:
Measured: 55° to 60°, Calculated: 60° to 62°
Birefringence:
0.038
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.035 - 0.041
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:
Low
Dispersion:
r < v weak
Optical Extinction:
X = b, Z ∧ c = 28°-30°.
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = blue, Y,Z = colorless.
Chemistry of Barićite
Mindat Formula:
(Mg,Fe)3(PO4)2 · 8H2O
Crystallography of Barićite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.075 Å, b = 13.416 Å, c = 4.760 Å
β = 104.87°
β = 104.87°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.751 : 1 : 0.355
Unit Cell V:
621.84 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Platy cleavages or bladed crystals.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 6.71 Å | (100) |
| 3.196 Å | (40) |
| 2.956 Å | (60) |
| 2.699 Å | (70) |
| 2.526 Å | (50) |
| 2.418 Å | (35) |
| 2.217 Å | (30) |
Comments:
ICDD 29-705
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Near-surface Processes | |
| 21 : Chemically precipitated carbonate, phosphate, iron formations | |
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] |
Type Occurrence of Barićite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Blue platy crystals and cleavages.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mineralogical and Petrological Musuem, Zagreb, Croatia.
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, numbers M34169, M35430.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, numbers 135698, 137303, 145736.
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, numbers M34169, M35430.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, numbers 135698, 137303, 145736.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Phosphate veins in ironstone.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Barićite
Other Language Names for Barićite
Relationship of Barićite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
| Annabergite | Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Arupite | Ni3(PO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Babánekite | Cu3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Erythrite | Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Erythrite-Köttigite Series | ||
| Hörnesite | Mg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Köttigite | Zn3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Manganohörnesite | Mn2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : P2/m |
| Monteneroite | Cu2+Mn2+2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Pakhomovskyite | Co3(PO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Parasymplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| Vivianite | Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 6 photos of Barićite associated with Satterlyite | (Fe2+,Mg,Fe)12(PO4)5(PO3OH)(OH,O)6 |
| 5 photos of Barićite associated with Johnsomervilleite | Na3CaFe11(PO4)9 |
| 4 photos of Barićite associated with Lazulite | MgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 4 photos of Barićite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 3 photos of Barićite associated with Gormanite-Souzalite Series | |
| 2 photos of Barićite associated with Sigismundite | (Ba◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Barićite associated with Garyansellite | (Mg,Fe)3(PO4)2(OH,O) · 1.5H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.CE.X | Babánekite | Cu3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE. | Monteneroite | Cu2+Mn2+2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.05 | Chudobaite | (Mg,Zn)5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.05 | Geigerite | Mn2+5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.10 | Newberyite | Mg(PO3OH) · 3H2O |
| 8.CE.15 | Brassite | Mg(HAsO4) · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.20 | Phosphorrösslerite | Mg(PO3OH) · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.20 | Rösslerite | Mg(HAsO4) · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.25 | Metaswitzerite | Mn2+3(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.25 | Switzerite | Mn2+3(PO4)2 · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Lindackerite | CuCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Ondrušite | CaCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Veselovskýite | ZnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Pradetite | CoCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Klajite | MnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9-10H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Hloušekite | (Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.35 | Bobierrite | Mg3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Annabergite | Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Arupite | Ni3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Erythrite | Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Ferrisymplesite | Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Hörnesite | Mg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Köttigite | Zn3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Manganohörnesite | Mn2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Parasymplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Vivianite | Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Pakhomovskyite | Co3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.45 | Symplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.50 | Cattiite | Mg3(PO4)2 · 22H2O |
| 8.CE.55 | Koninckite | Fe3+PO4 · 3H2O |
| 8.CE.60 | Kaňkite | FeAsO4 · 3.5H2O |
| 8.CE.60 | Hilarionite | Fe3+2(SO4)(AsO4)(OH) · 6H2O |
| 8.CE.65 | Steigerite | Al(VO4) · 3H2O |
| 8.CE.70 | Metaschoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 6H2O |
| 8.CE.70 | Schoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | Malhmoodite | FeZr(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | Zigrasite | MgZr(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | UM2009-11-PO:CaHZr | CaZr[PO4]2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.80 | Santabarbaraite | Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.CE.85 | Metaköttigite | (Zn,Fe,Fe)3(AsO4)2 · 8(H2O,OH) |
| 8.CE.90 | Slavkovite | Cu13(AsO4)6(AsO3OH)4 · 23H2O |
Fluorescence of Barićite
Not fluorescent.
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 Barićite
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References for Barićite
Reference List:
Sturman, B. D., Mandarino, J. A. (1976) Barićite, the magnesium analogue of vivianite, from the Yukon Territory, Canada. The Canadian Mineralogist, 14 (4) 403-406
Localities for Barićite
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(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada | |
| Sturman et al. (1976) +1 other reference |
| 150-152. +3 other references | |
| Robinson et al. (1992) |
Finland | |
| Ilkka Mikkola collection |
Mongolia | |
| Kovalenko et al. (2004) |
New Zealand | |
| Anthony et al. (2000) | |
Russia | |
| Subbotin et al. (1998) |
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Rapid Creek, Dawson mining district, Yukon, Canada