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Cabalzarite

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Falotta, Tinizong (Tinzen), Oberhalbstein (Surses; Sursass), Albula Valley, Grischun (Grisons; Graubünden), Switzerland
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Formula:
Ca(Mg,Al,Fe
3+
 
)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,H
 
2
O)
System:MonoclinicColour:Light brown
Lustre:VitreousHardness:5
This page provides mineralogical data about Cabalzarite.

Classification of Cabalzarite

IMA status:Approved 1997
Strunz 8th edition ID:7/C.31-06
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:8.CG.15

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
G : With large and medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O = 1:1
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Type Occurrence of Cabalzarite

Type Locality:Falotta, Tinizong (Tinzen), Oberhalbstein (Surses; Sursass), Albula Valley, Grischun (Grisons; Graubünden), Switzerland

Physical Properties of Cabalzarite

Lustre:Vitreous
Colour:Light brown
Streak:White
Hardness (Mohs):5

Crystallography of Cabalzarite

Crystal System:Monoclinic
Class (H-M):2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:B2/m {B1 1 2/m} {C2/m} {C1 2/m 1}

Optical Data of Cabalzarite

Type:Biaxial
RI values: nα = 1.700 nγ = 1.760
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.060

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Moderate
Dispersion:r > v strong

Chemical Properties of Cabalzarite

Formula:
Ca(Mg,Al,Fe
3+
 
)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,H
 
2
O)
Essential elements:As, Ca, H, Mg, O
All elements listed in formula:Al, As, Ca, Fe, H, Mg, O

Relationship of Cabalzarite to other Species

Member of:Tsumcorite Group
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
8.CG.05Cassidyite
Ca
 
2
(Ni
2+
 
,Mg)[PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.05Collinsite
Ca
 
2
(Mg,Fe
2+
 
)[PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.05Fairfieldite
Ca
 
2
(Mn
2+
 
,Fe
2+
 
)[PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.05Gaitite
Ca
 
2
Zn[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.05Messelite
Ca
 
2
(Fe
2+
 
,Mn
2+
 
)[PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.05Parabrandtite
Ca
 
2
Mn
2+
 
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.05Talmessite
Ca
 
2
Mg[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.05β-Uranophane
Ca(UO
 
2
)
 
2
[HSiO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 5H
 
2
O
8.CG.05Hillite
Ca
 
2
(Zn,Mg)[PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2 H
 
2
O
8.CG.10Brandtite
Ca
 
2
(Mn
2+
 
,Mg)[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.10Roselite
Ca
 
2
(Co
2+
 
,Mg)[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.10Wendwilsonite
Ca
 
2
(Mg,Co
2+
 
)[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.10Zincroselite
Ca
 
2
Zn[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.15Ferrilotharmeyerite
Ca(Fe
3+
 
,Zn)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,H
 
2
O)
8.CG.15Lotharmeyerite
Ca(Zn,Mn
3+
 
)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.15Mawbyite
Pb(Fe
3+
 
,Zn)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,H
 
2
O)
8.CG.15Mounanaite
PbFe
3+
2
[VO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,F)
8.CG.15Thometzekite
Pb(Cu,Zn)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
,SO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.15Tsumcorite
Pb(Zn,Fe
3+
 
)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.15Cobaltlotharmeyerite
Ca(Co,Fe
3+
 
,Ni)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.15Krettnichite
(Pb,Sr)(Mn
3+
 
,Co)
 
2
[VO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,H
 
2
O)
8.CG.15Cobalttsumcorite
Pb(Co,Fe
3+
 
,Ni)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.15Nickellotharmeyerite
Ca(Ni,Fe
3+
 
,Co)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.15Manganlotharmeyerite
Ca(Mn
3+
 
,Zn)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,H
 
2
O)
8.CG.15Schneebergite
(Bi
3+
 
,Ca)(Co,Ni,Fe
3+
 
)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,H
 
2
O)
8.CG.15Nickelschneebergite
(Bi
3+
 
,Ca)(Ni,Co,Fe
3+
 
)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(OH,H
 
2
O)
8.CG.20Gartrellite
Pb(Cu,Fe
3+
 
,Zn)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
,SO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.20Helmutwinklerite
Pb(Zn,Cu)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.20Zincgartrellite
Pb(Zn,Fe
3+
 
,Cu)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.20Rappoldite
Pb(Co,Ni,Zn)
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.CG.20Phosphogartrellite
Pb(Cu,Fe
3+
 
)
 
2
[PO
 
4
,AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.20Lukrahnite
Ca(Cu,Zn)(Fe
3+
 
,Zn)[AsO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.CG.25Pottsite
HPbBi(VO
 
4
)
 
2
·2H
 
2
O
8.CG.35Nickeltalmessite
Ca
 
2
Ni(AsO
 
4
)
 
2
·2H
 
2
O

Other Names for Cabalzarite

Synonyms:
IMA1997-012
Other Languages:
German:Cabalzarit
Russian:Кабалзарит
Spanish:Cabalzarita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Cabalzarite

Reference List:Brugger, J., Meisser, N., Schenk, K., Berlepsch, P., Bonin, M., Armbruster, T., Nyfeler, D. and Schmidt, S. (2000): Description and crystal structure of cabalzarite Ca(Mg,Al,Fe)2(AsO4)2(H2O,OH)2, a new mineral of the tsumcorite group. American Mineralogist, 85, 1307–1314.

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    Localities for Cabalzarite

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Morocco
     
    • Souss-Massa-Draâ Region
      • Ouarzazate Province
        • Tazenakht
          • Bou Azzer District
            • Aghbar
    		N. Meisser, J. Brugger (2006): "Bouazzerit und Maghrebit, zwei neue Arsenatmineralien aus dem Revier Bou Azzer, Marokko", Lapis 31(7/8), 69-71
    Switzerland
     
    • Grischun (Grisons; Graubünden)
      • Albula Valley
        • Oberhalbstein (Surses; Sursass)
          • Tinizong (Tinzen)
    		[MinRec 32:211] [Am. Min. (2000), 85, 1307–1314]
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