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Gartrellite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About GartrelliteHide

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Blair Gartrell
Formula:
PbCuFe3+(AsO4)2(OH) · H2O
Colour:
Greenish yellow
Lustre:
Earthy
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
5.40 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named for Blair Gartrell (1950-1995), Australian collector
Tsumcorite Group.

Easily confused with thometzekite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1654
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1654:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
0df265b1-4078-46c3-88a7-902b6d293eb9

IMA Classification of GartrelliteHide

Approved
IMA status notes:
Redefined by the IMA

Classification of GartrelliteHide

8.CG.20

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
G : With large and medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O = 1:1
Dana 7th ed.:
43.2.2.1
43.2.2.1

43 : COMPOUND PHOSPHATES, ETC.
2 : Anhydrous Normal Compound Phosphates, etc·
22.4.9

22 : Phosphates, Arsenates or Vanadates with other Anions
4 : Phosphates, arsenates or vanadates with carbonate

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of GartrelliteHide

Earthy
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
chalky
Colour:
Greenish yellow
Streak:
Yellow
Hardness:
4½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Fragile
Cleavage:
Perfect
{111}
Comment:
friable
Density:
5.40(2) g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of GartrelliteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.940 nβ = 1.980 nγ = 2.060
2V:
Measured: 78° , Calculated: 74°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.120
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Very High
Dispersion:
relatively weak
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
X = Y = pale yellow; Z = yellow

Chemistry of GartrelliteHide

Mindat Formula:
PbCuFe3+(AsO4)2(OH) · H2O

Crystallography of GartrelliteHide

Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.68 Å, b = 7.66 Å, c = 5.68 Å
α = 98°, β = 110°, γ = 111.1°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.742 : 1 : 0.742
Unit Cell V:
206.73 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
cryptocrystalline, with platy crystallites
Twinning:
Common, by reflection on {110}.

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0006711GartrelliteKrause W, Belendorff K, Bernhardt H J, McCammon C A, Effenberger H, Mikenda W (1998) Crystal chemistry of the tsumcorite-group minerals. New data on ferrilotharmeyerite, tsumcorite, thometzekite, mounanaite, helmutwinklerite, and a redefinition of gartrellite European Journal of Mineralogy 10 179-2061998Tsumeb mine, Namibia0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.847 Å(54)
4.612 Å(70)
3.339 Å(70)
3.203 Å(97)
2.962 Å(100)
2.915 Å(70)
2.522 Å(64)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of GartrelliteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Western Australian Museum, Perth, M.61.1991; Museum Victoria, Melbourne, Australia, M39278.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Oxidation zone

Synonyms of GartrelliteHide

Other Language Names for GartrelliteHide

Relationship of Gartrellite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
AlumolukrahniteCa[CuAl](AsO4)2(H2O,OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
CabalzariteCaMg2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
CobaltlotharmeyeriteCaCo2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
CobalttsumcoritePbCo2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
FerrilotharmeyeriteCaZnFe3+(AsO4)2(OH) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
HelmutwinkleritePbZn2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
KaliochalciteKCu2(SO4)2[(OH)(H2O)]Mon. 2/m : B2/m
KrettnichitePbMn3+2(VO4)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
LotharmeyeriteCaZn2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
LukrahniteCaCuFe3+(AsO4)2(OH,H2O)2Tric. 1 : P1
ManganlotharmeyeriteCaMn3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
MawbyitePbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
MounanaitePbFe3+2(VO4)2(OH,F)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
NatrochalciteNaCu2(SO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
NickellotharmeyeriteCaNi2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
NickelschneebergiteBiNi2(AsO4)2(OH) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
NickeltsumcoritePb(Ni,Fe3+)2(AsO4)2(H2O,OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
PhosphogartrellitePbCuFe3+(PO4)2(OH,H2O)2Tric. 1 : P1
RappolditePbCo2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
SchneebergiteBiCo2(AsO4)2(OH) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
ThometzekitePbCu2+2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
TsumcoritePbZn2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
YancowinnaitePbCuAl(AsO4)2OH · H2O Tric. 1 : P1
ZincgartrellitePbZn2(AsO4)2(H2O,OH)2Tric. 1 : P1

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
39 photos of Gartrellite associated with CarminitePbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2
30 photos of Gartrellite associated with OliveniteCu2(AsO4)(OH)
15 photos of Gartrellite associated with QuartzSiO2
14 photos of Gartrellite associated with AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
14 photos of Gartrellite associated with DuftitePbCu(AsO4)(OH)
13 photos of Gartrellite associated with Alunite SupergroupAD3(XO4)2(OH)6
12 photos of Gartrellite associated with ZincoliveniteCuZn(AsO4)(OH)
10 photos of Gartrellite associated with BayldonitePbCu3(AsO4)2(OH)2
8 photos of Gartrellite associated with Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
8 photos of Gartrellite associated with BeudantitePbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.CG.Ca-HuréauliteCaMn5(PO4)4 · 4H2O
8.CG.FluckiteCaMn2+(AsO3OH)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.DondoelliteCa2Fe(PO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.AlumolukrahniteCa[CuAl](AsO4)2(H2O,OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
8.CG.05CassidyiteCa2Ni(PO4)2 · 2H2OTric.
8.CG.05CollinsiteCa2Mg(PO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.05FairfielditeCa2Mn2+(PO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.05GaititeCa2Zn(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.05MesseliteCa2Fe2+(PO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.05ParabrandtiteCa2Mn2+(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.05AnorthoroseliteCa2Co(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric.
8.CG.05TalmessiteCa2Mg(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.05HilliteCa2Zn(PO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.05Unnamed (Fe2+-analogue of Parabrandtite)Ca2Fe2+(AsO4)2 · 2H2O
8.CG.10BrandtiteCa2Mn2+(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CG.10RoseliteCa2Co(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CG.10WendwilsoniteCa2Mg(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CG.10ZincroseliteCa2Zn(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CG.10RruffiteCa2Cu(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CG.10Unnamed (Fe2+-analogue of Brandtite)Ca2Fe2+(AsO4)2 · 2H2O
8.CG.15FerrilotharmeyeriteCaZnFe3+(AsO4)2(OH) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15LotharmeyeriteCaZn2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15MawbyitePbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15MounanaitePbFe3+2(VO4)2(OH,F)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15ThometzekitePbCu2+2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15TsumcoritePbZn2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15CobaltlotharmeyeriteCaCo2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15CabalzariteCaMg2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15KrettnichitePbMn3+2(VO4)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15CobalttsumcoritePbCo2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15NickellotharmeyeriteCaNi2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15ManganlotharmeyeriteCaMn3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15SchneebergiteBiCo2(AsO4)2(OH) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15NickelschneebergiteBiNi2(AsO4)2(OH) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15YancowinnaitePbCuAl(AsO4)2OH · H2O Tric. 1 : P1
8.CG.15NickeltsumcoritePb(Ni,Fe3+)2(AsO4)2(H2O,OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.CG.15MagnesiofluckiteCaMg(AsO3OH)2(H2O)2Tric. 1 : P1
8.CG.20HelmutwinkleritePbZn2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.20ZincgartrellitePbZn2(AsO4)2(H2O,OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
8.CG.20RappolditePbCo2(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.20PhosphogartrellitePbCuFe3+(PO4)2(OH,H2O)2Tric. 1 : P1
8.CG.20LukrahniteCaCuFe3+(AsO4)2(OH,H2O)2Tric. 1 : P1
8.CG.25Pottsite(Pb3xBi4-2x)(VO4)4 · H2O (0.8 < x < 1.0)Tet. 4/m : I41/a
8.CG.25Armellinoite-(Ce)Ca4Ce4+(AsO4)4 · H2OTet. 4/m : I41/a
8.CG.35NickeltalmessiteCa2Ni(AsO4)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CG.55IrhtemiteCa4Mg(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 4H2OMon.

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 GartrelliteHide

References for GartrelliteHide

Localities for GartrelliteHide

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
    • Robinson Co.
      • Cobar
Leverett et al. (2003)
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
        • Broken Hill
          • Broken Hill South Mine (BHS Mine; South Mine)
Birch et al. (1997)
Elliott et al. (2015)
  • Western Australia
    • Ashburton Shire
[Austral.Mineral. (1989) +1 other reference
Australian J. Mineralogy 13 (1)
Grice et al. (1991) +1 other reference
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Rauris
        • Alteck - Hoher Sonnblick area
          • Kolm-Saigurn
            • Rauriser Goldberg
Kutil (2004)
Bulgaria
 
  • Sofia Province
    • Svoge Municipality
      • Bov
Minceva-Stefanova (2001)
  • Vratsa Province
    • Balkan Mts (Stara Planina)
Minceva-Stefanova (2001)
Chile
 
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
      • Tierra Amarilla
        • Pampa Larga mining district
samples analysed by Dr. Tony Kampf +2 other references
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
          • Montmins mining district
            • Le Mazet
Joachim Gröbner EDS-analysis of ...
Cuchet et al. (2000)
  • Grand Est
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Thann-Guebwiller
        • Steinbach
          • Silberthal
Mines
  • Occitanie
    • Aude
      • Narbonne
        • Padern
Berbain et al. (2019)
    • Aveyron
      • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
        • Monteils
Jean-Robert et Christiane Eytier. +1 other reference
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
Jean-Marie Claude collection +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Lörrach
        • Todtnau
www.mineralienatlas.de (2021)
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Gengenbach
          • Gengenbach
Wittern (2001)
        • Oberwolfach
Blaß et al. (1997) +2 other references
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Bergstraße
        • Lautertal (Odenwald)
          • Reichenbach
            • Borstein
Collection of Steffen Michalski
Lapis 2002 (2)
            • Hohenstein
Lapis 25 (2)
Collection of Steffen Michalski
Collection of Steffen Michalski
            • Teufelsstein
Collection of Steffen Michalski
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
      • Lahnstein
        • Friedrichssegen
Lapis 38 (5) +1 other reference
    • Westerwaldkreis
      • Wirges
        • Dernbach
Belendorff (2012)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Lavrion Mining District
          • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
            • Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines)
Solomos et al. (2004)
LAPIS 24 (7/8) +1 other reference
            • Mercati mines
Rieck (1999)
Hungary
 
  • Fejér County
    • Gárdony District
      • Sukoró
C. Loránth analysis +3 other references
    • Székesfehérvár District
      • Lovasberény
Italy
 
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia
    • Udine Province
Bortolozzi et al. (2018)
      • Forni Avoltri
Carnia (Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia) +1 other reference
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Primaluna
        • Cortabbio
Carmagnola et al. (2019)
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Villaputzu
EDX analysis by I.Campostrini
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • Trento Province (Trentino)
      • Predazzo
Vecchi et al. (2013)
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Gebhard (1999)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Cuevas del Almanzora
        • Sierra Almagrera
          • Jaroso Ravine
Valladares et al. (2021)
      • Níjar
        • Rodalquilar
          • Cerro de los Guardias
Calvo (2015)
      • Tíjola
Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022)
  • Catalonia
    • Tarragona
      • Baix Camp
        • Capafonts
Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com)
      • Priorat
        • El Molar
Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com) +1 other reference
UK
 
  • Wales
    • Powys
      • Old Radnor
Cotterell et al. (2011)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
      • Tombstone Mining District
        • Silver Plume Mine
Robert PECORINI collection
  • Montana
    • Granite County
      • Philipsburg Mining District (Flint Creek Mining District)
Jensen et al. (2012)
  • Nevada
    • Humboldt County
      • Iron Point Mining District
        • Valmy
Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ...
  • Utah
    • Juab County
      • Tintic Mining District
        • Eureka
Roberts et al. (1997)
        • Mammoth
Collected by and in the collection of ...
    • Tooele County
      • Gold Hill Mining District (Clifton Mining District)
        • Gold Hill
Personal communication from Bill Wise. +1 other reference
Collected by and in the collection of ...
    • Utah County
      • East Tintic Mining District
SEM-EDS analyzed by Dr. Rob Bowell.
 
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