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Meurigite-K

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Těškov, Rokycany (Rokitzan; Rokytzan), Plzeň Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic
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Formula:
[K(H
 
2
O)
 
2.5
][Fe
3+
8
(PO
 
4
)
 
6
(OH)
 
7
(H
 
2
O)
 
4
]
System:MonoclinicColour:yellowish brown, cream ...
Lustre:Vitreous, Waxy, SilkyHardness:3
Name:In honour of John Meurig Thomas (born 1932), crystal chemist, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England.


Possibly identical to phosphofibrite (Kolitsch, 1999; Kampf & Kolitsch, 2008 and Kampf et al., 2009), although the latter appears to be K-deficient (K < 0.5 pfu).
See also the sodium analogue meurigite-Na.

Previously called meurigite (renamed in 2009).

Classification of Meurigite-K

IMA status:Approved 1995
Explanation of status:Probably identical to earlier described phosphofibrite (see Kolitsch, 1999). Nomenclatorial implications complicated.
Strunz 9th edition ID:8.DK.15
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:8.DJ.20

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
J : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 1:1
Dana 8th edition ID:42.13.14.1

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
13 : Miscellaneous
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Type Occurrence of Meurigite-K

Type Locality:Santa Rita Mine (Santa Rita Pit; Chino Mine), Santa Rita, Santa Rita District, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA

Physical Properties of Meurigite-K

Lustre:Vitreous, Waxy, Silky
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Translucent
Comment:depending on the packing of the fibers
Colour:yellowish brown, cream to white, pale to canary yellow
Hardness (Mohs):3
Hardness Data:Estimated
Fracture:None observed
Density (measured):2.96 g/cm3

Crystallography of Meurigite-K

Crystal System:Monoclinic
Class (H-M):2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:B2/b {B1 1 2/b} {C2/c} {C1 2/c 1}
Cell Parameters:a = 29.018(5) Å, b = 5.1892(6) Å, c = 19.695(3) Å
β = 106.987(1)°
Ratio:a:b:c = 5.592 : 1 : 3.795
Unit Cell Volume:V 2836.3 ų
Z:4
Morphology:tabular on [001] and elongated parallel to [010]
X-Ray Powder Diffraction:
d-spacingIntensity
3.216 (100)
4.84 (90)
3.116 (80)
4.32 (70)
9.41 (60)

Optical Data of Meurigite-K

Type:Biaxial (+)
RI values: nα = 1.780(5) nβ = 1.785(5) nγ = 1.800(5)
2V:Calculated: 60°
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.020

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Very High
Dispersion:r > v distinct
Pleochroism:Non-pleochroic

Chemical Properties of Meurigite-K

Formula:
[K(H
 
2
O)
 
2.5
][Fe
3+
8
(PO
 
4
)
 
6
(OH)
 
7
(H
 
2
O)
 
4
]
Essential elements:Fe, H, K, O, P
All elements listed in formula:Fe, H, K, O, P

Relationship of Meurigite-K to other Species

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
8.DJ.05Johnwalkite
K(Mn
2+
 
,Fe
2+
 
,Fe
3+
 
)
 
2
(Nb
5+
 
,Ta
5+
 
)[O|PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2(H
 
2
O,OH)
8.DJ.05Olmsteadite
KFe
2+
2
(Nb
5+
 
,Ta
5+
 
)[O|PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · 2H
 
2
O
8.DJ.10Gatumbaite
CaAl
 
2
[OH|PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · H
 
2
O
8.DJ.15Camgasite
CaMg[OH|AsO
 
4
] · 5H
 
2
O
8.DJ.20Phosphofibrite
[K
 
<0.5
(H
 
2
O)
 
3
][(Fe
3+
 
,Cu)
 
8
(PO
 
4
)
 
6
(OH)
 
7
(H
 
2
O)
 
4
]
8.DJ.20Meurigite-Na
[Na(H
 
2
O)
 
2.5
][Fe
3+
8
(PO
 
4
)
 
6
(OH)
 
7
(H
 
2
O)
 
4
]
8.DJ.25Jungite
Ca
 
2
Zn
 
4
Fe
3+
8
[OH|PO
 
4
]
 
9
 · 16H
 
2
O
8.DJ.30Wycheproofite
NaAlZr[OH|PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · H
 
2
O
8.DJ.35Ercitite
Na
 
2
(H
 
2
O)
 
4
[Mn
3+
2
(OH)
 
2
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
]
8.DJ.40Mrázekite
Bi
 
2
Cu
 
3
[O|OH|PO
 
4
]
 
2
 · H
 
2
O
8.DJ.45Attikaite
Ca
 
3
Cu
 
2
Al
 
2
[AsO
 
4
]
 
4
(OH)
 
4
 · 2H
 
2
O

Other Names for Meurigite-K

Synonyms:
IMA1995-022Potassian Kidwellite
Other Languages:
German:Meurigit-K
Spanish:Meurigita-K

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 Meurigite-K

Reference List:Birch, W. D., Pring, A., Self, P. G., Gibbs, R. B., Keck, E., Jensen, M. C. and Foord, E. E. (1996): Meurigite, a new fibrous iron phosphate resembling kidwellite. Mineralogical Magazine 60, 787-793.

Kolitsch, U. (1999): Evidence for the identity of meurigite and phosphofibrite by transmission electron microscopy and X-ray powder diffraction. European Journal of Mineralogy: 11, Beih. No. 1, 132.

Mineralogical Record: 28: 143.

Kampf, A.R., J.J.Pluth, & Y. Chen (2007): The crystal structure of meurigite. American Mineralogist 92, 1518-1534.

A. R. Kampf and U. Kolitsch (2008): The relationship between phosphofibrite and meurigite. M&M6, 6th Intern. Conf. on Mineralogy & Museums, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA, September 7-9, 2008; Program and Abstract Volume, 26.

A. R. Kampf, P. M. Adams, U. Kolitsch and I. M. Steele (2009): Meurigite-Na, a new species, and the relationship between phosphofibrite and meurigite. Am. Mineral. 94, 720-727.

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    Localities for Meurigite-K

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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.
    Australia
     
    • Victoria
      • Wycheproof
    		Min. Mag., 60, 787-793
    Brazil
     
    • Southeast Region
      • Minas Gerais
        • Doce valley
          • Galiléia
            • Sapucaia do Norte
    		Luis Menezes specimens at Denver show, 2008.
    Chile
     
    • Tarapacá Region
      • Iquique Province
        • Collahuasi District
    		Sulphides analysed by geology dep. of company; sulphates, phosphates, analysed by Bob Jenkins (Usa) 2007
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Plzeň Region
        • Rokycany (Rokitzan; Rokytzan)
    		Janouš, F.: Minerály z Kněží hory u Těškova (okres Rokycany), Minerál, 1995, roč. 3, č. 6, s. 367-369.
    France
     
    • Auvergne
      • Allier
        • Ébreuil
          • Échassières
    		Le Règne Minéral, (33), 5-25.
    Germany
     
    • Baden-Württemberg
      • Black Forest
        • Wolfach
          • Oberwolfach
            • Rankach valley
    		WALENTA, K. and THEYE, T. (2001): Meurigit von der Grube Clara. Aufschluss 52, 243-246.
    • Bavaria
      • Upper Palatinate
        • Oberpfälzer Wald
          • Vohenstrauß
            • Pleystein
    		Dill, H.G., Weber, B. (2009), Pleystein-City on Pegmatite, 4th International Symposium on Granitic Pegmatites, Recife, Brazil.
            • Waidhaus
              • Hagendorf
    		http://www.berthold-weber.de/h_miner.htm
    Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
    • Saxony
      • Oberlausitz
        • Görlitz
          • Rengersdorf
    		Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
    USA
     
    • Nevada
      • Eureka Co.
        • Lynn District
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
        • Maggie Creek District
    		NBMG Bull 106 Geology and Mineral Resources of Elko County, Nevada
      • Humboldt Co.
        • Iron Point District
          • Valmy
    		Dr. William S. Wise presentation to Northwest Micro Mineral Study Group on 1 May 2004, Update on Mineralogy of the Silver Coin Mine, Iron Point District, Edna Mountains, Humboldt Co., Nevada
      • Pershing Co.
        • Willard District
    		[MinRec 39:297]
    • New Mexico
      • Grant Co.
        • Santa Rita District
          • Santa Rita
    		Min. Mag. 60:787-793.
    • South Dakota
      • Lawrence Co.
        • Lead District
    		Mineral Webzine, Dec. 2001
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