Capgaronnite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Capgaronnite
Mineralized pillar in the museum
Cap Garonne Mine, Le Pradet, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Cap Garonne Mine, Le Pradet, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Formula:
AgHgClS
Cl may be replaced by minor Br and I.
Colour:
Black, gray, greenish, yellow
Lustre:
Sub-Adamantine, Sub-Metallic
Specific Gravity:
6.19 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named for the type locality, the Cap Garonne Mine, France.
Dimorph of:
This page provides mineralogical data about Capgaronnite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
886
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:886:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
99be4232-85a7-4134-8421-01d8d6f55d67
IMA Classification of Capgaronnite
Approved
Approval year:
1990
First published:
1992
Approval history:
IMA1990-011
Classification of Capgaronnite
2.FC.20a
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
F : Sulfides of arsenic, alkalies; sulfides with halide, oxide, hydroxide, H2O
C : With Cl, Br, I (halide-sulfides)
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
F : Sulfides of arsenic, alkalies; sulfides with halide, oxide, hydroxide, H2O
C : With Cl, Br, I (halide-sulfides)
2.15.6.1
2 : SULFIDES
15 : Chlor-sulfides
2 : SULFIDES
15 : Chlor-sulfides
6.5.6
6 : Sulphosalts - Sulphostannates, Sulphogermanates,Sulpharsenates, Sulphantimonates, Sulphovanadates and Sulphohalides
5 : Sulphohalides
6 : Sulphosalts - Sulphostannates, Sulphogermanates,Sulpharsenates, Sulphantimonates, Sulphovanadates and Sulphohalides
5 : Sulphohalides
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cga | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Capgaronnite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Capgaronnite
Sub-Adamantine, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Black, gray, greenish, yellow
Streak:
Gray-black
Hardness Data:
Could not be measured
Comment:
Could not be measured due to small grain size
Tenacity:
Sectile
Cleavage:
Perfect
{010}
{010}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
6.19 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Capgaronnite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 2.200 nγ = 2.300
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.100
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:
Moderate
Dispersion:
relatively strong
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = dark brown; Z = gray to purple
Chemistry of Capgaronnite
Mindat Formula:
AgHgClS
Cl may be replaced by minor Br and I.
Cl may be replaced by minor Br and I.
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Capgaronnite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.803(8) Å, b = 12.87(1) Å, c = 4.528(7) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.529 : 1 : 0.352
Unit Cell V:
396.45 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Prismatic, elongated along [001] and flattened on {010}. Observed forms are {010}, {100}, {110}, and {h0l}.
Twinning:
Contact twinning with the composition plane {h0l}.
Comment:
Space Group: P21212.
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001444 | Capgaronnite | Mason B, Mumme W G, Sarp H (1992) Capgaronnite, HgSAg(Cl,Br,I), a new sulfide-halide mineral from Var, France American Mineralogist 77 197-200 |  | 1992 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.664 Å | (100) |
| 3.762 Å | (60) |
| 3.637 Å | (60) |
| 6.43 Å | (40) |
| 2.265 Å | (40) |
| 3.283 Å | (30) |
| 2.047 Å | (20) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism | |
| 33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) | |
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47g : [Halogen-bearing surface weathering minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Capgaronnite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Small tufted aggregates or isolated crystals to a length of 0.1 mm
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Unknown
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Secondary mineralization in a copper-lead mine in Triassic conglomerates and sandstone.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Mason, B., Mumme, W.G., Sarp, H. (1992) Capgaronnite, HgS·Ag(Cl,Br,I), a new sulfide-halide mineral from Var, France. American Mineralogist: 77: 197-200.
Synonyms of Capgaronnite
Other Language Names for Capgaronnite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 27 photos of Capgaronnite associated with Perroudite | Hg5Ag4S5(I,Br)2Cl2 |
| 9 photos of Capgaronnite associated with Iltisite | HgAgSCl |
| 1 photo of Capgaronnite associated with Corderoite | Hg2+3S2Cl2 |
| 1 photo of Capgaronnite associated with Cinnabar | HgS |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.FC. | Demicheleite-(I) | BiSI |
| 2.FC.05 | Djerfisherite | K6(Fe,Cu,Ni)25S26Cl |
| 2.FC.05 | Thalfenisite | Tl6(Fe,Ni,Cu)25S26Cl |
| 2.FC.05 | Owensite | (Ba,Pb)6(Cu,Fe,Ni)25S27 |
| 2.FC.05 | Cu-djerfisherite | K6(Cu,Fe)25S26Cl |
| 2.FC.05 | Zoharite | (Ba,K)6(Fe,Cu,Ni)25S27 |
| 2.FC.05 | Gmalimite | K6◻Fe2+24S27 |
| 2.FC.10 | Bartonite | K6Fe20S26S |
| 2.FC.10 | Chlorbartonite | K6Fe24S26(Cl,S) |
| 2.FC.15a | Arzakite | Hg2+3S2(Br,Cl)2 |
| 2.FC.15a | Corderoite | Hg2+3S2Cl2 |
| 2.FC.15c | Grechishchevite | Hg2+3S2(Br,Cl,I)2 |
| 2.FC.15a | Lavrentievite | Hg2+3S2(Cl,Br)2 |
| 2.FC.15d | Radtkeite | Hg2+3S2ICl |
| 2.FC.15b | Kenhsuite | Hg2+3S2Cl2 |
| 2.FC.20c | Perroudite | Hg5Ag4S5(I,Br)2Cl2 |
| 2.FC.20b | Iltisite | HgAgSCl |
| 2.FC.20d | Hanauerite | AgHgSI |
| 2.FC.25 | Demicheleite-(Br) | BiSBr |
| 2.FC.25 | Demicheleite-(Cl) | BiSCl |
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.
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References for Capgaronnite
Localities for Capgaronnite
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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.
Australia | |
| Birch (1999) |
Chile | |
| SEM-EDS |
| Mineralogical Society of America - ... | |
France (TL) | |
| Jean-Marie Claude collection +2 other references |
| Trouvaille personnelle . In my ... | |
| Georges Favreau collection | |
Germany | |
| Lapis 2001 (6) +1 other reference |
| Witzke et al. (2000) | |
| Lapis 38 (5) +1 other reference |
| Buchert (2012) |
Hungary | |
| Szakáll: Minerals of Rudabánya |
Spain | |
| in Spanish version (Revista de Minerales) +1 other reference |
| Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) |
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Cap Garonne Mine, Le Pradet, Toulon, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France