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Cobaltaustinite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Cobaltaustinite

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Tansifte Caïdat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Cobaltaustinite, etc.

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Tansifte Caïdat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Cobaltaustinite

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Tansifte Caïdat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Cobaltaustinite

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Tansifte Caïdat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Cobaltaustinite, etc.

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Tansifte Caïdat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Cobaltaustinite

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Tansifte Caïdat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Cobaltaustinite

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Tansifte Caïdat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Cobaltaustinite, etc.

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Tansifte Caïdat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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About CobaltaustiniteHide

Formula:
CaCo(AsO4)(OH)
Colour:
Dull green
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Earthy
Hardness:
4½
Specific Gravity:
4.24 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named by Ernest H. Nickel and William D. Birch in 1988 after Austin Flint Rogers (1877-1957), American mineralogist at Stanford University, and in allusion to the dominance of Co in the composition.
Adelite-Descloizite Group. Cobaltaustinite-Conichalcite Series.
The Co-analogue of Austinite and Nickelaustinite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1099
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1099:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
1e9c88ec-7534-462f-98de-63b3c4c50b00

IMA Classification of CobaltaustiniteHide

IMA status:
Approved
Approval year:
1987
First published:
1988

Classification of CobaltaustiniteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
8.BH.35

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
H : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH,etc.):RO4 = 1:1
Dana 8th ed.:
41.5.1.8

41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : (AB)2(XO4)Zq
Hey's CIM Ref.:
20.10.2

20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
10 : Arsenates of Co and Ni

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of CobaltaustiniteHide

Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Earthy
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Dull green
Streak:
Light green
Hardness:
4½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
4.24 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of CobaltaustiniteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.777 nγ = 1.802
Birefringence:
0.024
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.025
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v slight
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of CobaltaustiniteHide

Mindat Formula:
CaCo(AsO4)(OH)
Elements listed:
As, Ca, Co, H, O - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of CobaltaustiniteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
2 2 2 - Disphenoidal
Space Group:
P21 21 21
Setting:
P21 21 21
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.498 Å, b = 9.01 Å, c = 5.92 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.832 : 1 : 0.657
Unit Cell V:
399.94 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0010473CobaltaustiniteYang H, Costin G, Keogh J, Lu R, Downs R T (2007) Cobaltaustinite, CaCo(AsO4)(OH) Acta Crystallographica E63 i53-i552007Dome Rock, Mingary, South Australia, Australia0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.13 Å(70)
3.159 Å(100)
2.801 Å(50 broad)
2.633 Å(80)
2.600 Å(80)
2.532 Å(40)
1.609 Å(100)
Comments:
Dome Rock mine, South Australia, Australia. Data from the type description.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates]

Type Occurrence of CobaltaustiniteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Dome Rock Copper Mine, Boolcoomatta Reserve (Boolcoomata Station), Olary Province, South Australia, Australia
General Appearance of Type Material:
Dull green coatings of crystallites up to 25 µm in diameter.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Western Australian Museum, Perth, Australia;
Museum Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Oxidised zone in the Dome Rock copper deposit, as alteration product of arsenides.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
ScoroditeAnorthoroseliteErythriteConichalciteChenevixite
Arthurite

Synonyms of CobaltaustiniteHide

Other Language Names for CobaltaustiniteHide

Varieties of CobaltaustiniteHide

Relationship of Cobaltaustinite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Adelite-Descloizite Group
Other Members of this group:
AdeliteCaMg(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
ArsendescloizitePbZn(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
AustiniteCaZn(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
ČechitePbFe2+(VO4)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
ConichalciteCaCu(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
DescloizitePbZn(VO4)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
DuftitePbCu(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
Duftite-alphaPbCu(AsO4)(OH)
GottlobiteCaMg(VO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
HermannroseiteCaCu(PO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
MottramitePbCu(VO4)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
NickelaustiniteCaNi(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
PyrobelonitePbMn2+(VO4)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
TangeiteCaCu(VO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
Unnamed (Pb-analogue of Nickelaustinite)PbNi(AsO4)(OH)
VuagnatiteCaAl(SiO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
Forms a series with:
ConichalciteCobaltaustinite-Conichalcite Series

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
46 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with CobaltlotharmeyeriteCaCo2(AsO4)2 · 2H2O
43 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with RoseliteCa2Co(AsO4)2 · 2H2O
18 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
16 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with ErythriteCo3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
16 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with TalmessiteCa2Mg(AsO4)2 · 2H2O
11 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with CalciteCaCO3
9 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with AnorthoroseliteCa2Co(AsO4)2 · 2H2O
8 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with WendwilsoniteCa2Mg(AsO4)2 · 2H2O
4 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with Cobalt-bearing Calcite(Ca,Co)CO3
3 photos of Cobaltaustinite associated with Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.BH.CrimsonitePbFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
8.BH.ReznitskyiteCaMg(VO4)FMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.CuprozheshengitePb4CuZn2(AsO4)2(PO4)2(OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
8.BH.ZheshengitePb4ZnZn2(AsO4)2(PO4)2(OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
8.BH.PeterchiniteZn3Zn2(OH)6As[O3(OH)3]Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.BH.05ThadeuiteCa(Mg,Fe2+)3(PO4)2(OH,F)2Orth. 2 2 2 : C2 2 21
8.BH.10DurangiteNaAl(AsO4)FMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.10IsokiteCaMg(PO4)FMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.10LacroixiteNaAl(PO4)FMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.10MaxwelliteNaFe3+(AsO4)FMon. 2/m : P2/m
8.BH.10PanasqueiraiteCaMg(PO4)(OH,F)Mon.
8.BH.10KononoviteNaMg(SO4)FMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.10ArsenatrotitaniteNaTi(AsO4)OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.15DrugmanitePb2(Fe3+,Al)(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.BH.20Bjarebyite(Ba,Sr)(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2Al2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.20CirroliteCa3Al2(PO4)3(OH)3 (?)
8.BH.20KulaniteBa(Fe2+,Mn2+,Mg)2(Al,Fe3+)2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.20PenikisiteBa(Mg,Fe2+,Ca)2Al2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.20PerloffiteBa(Mn2+,Fe2+)2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.20JohntomaiteBaFe2+2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.20Bjarebyite Group
8.BH.20StrontioperloffiteSrMn2+2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.20PlumboperloffitePbMn2+2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.20Nigelcookite PbFe2+2V3+2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.20Plumbojohntomaite PbFe2+2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.BH.25Bertossaite(Li,Na)2(Ca,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al4(PO4)4(OH,F)4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.BH.25Palermoite(Li,Na)2(Sr,Ca)Al4(PO4)4(OH)4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.BH.25NatropalermoiteNa2SrAl4(PO4)4(OH)4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.BH.30CarminitePbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
8.BH.30SewarditeCaFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm
8.BH.35AdeliteCaMg(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.35ArsendescloizitePbZn(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.35AustiniteCaZn(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.35ConichalciteCaCu(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.35DuftitePbCu(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.35GabrielsonitePbFe3+(As3+O3)OOrth. mm2 : Pmc21
8.BH.35NickelaustiniteCaNi(AsO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.35TangeiteCaCu(VO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.35Duftite-alphaPbCu(AsO4)(OH)
8.BH.35GottlobiteCaMg(VO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.35HermannroseiteCaCu(PO4)(OH)Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.BH.40ČechitePbFe2+(VO4)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.BH.40DescloizitePbZn(VO4)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.BH.40MottramitePbCu(VO4)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.BH.40PyrobelonitePbMn2+(VO4)(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.BH.40Khorixasite(Bi0.67◻0.33)Cu(VO4)(OH)Mon. 2/m : P2/m
8.BH.45BayldonitePbCu3(AsO4)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.45VésigniéiteBaCu3(VO4)2(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.BH.50PaganoiteNiBi(AsO4)OTric. 1 : P1
8.BH.55HarrisoniteCa(Fe2+,Mg)6(PO4)2(SiO4)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.BH.55JagoweriteBaAl2(PO4)2(OH)2Tric.
8.BH.60AttakoliteCaMn2+Al4(SiO3OH)(PO4)3(OH)4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.BH.65LeningraditePbCu3(VO4)2ClOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Ibam
8.BH.70KatiarsiteKTiO(AsO4)Orth. mm2 : Pna21
8.BH.70YurgensoniteK2SnTiO2(AsO4)2Orth. mm2 : Pna21
8.BH.75MelanarsiteK3Cu7Fe3+O4(AsO4)4Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.BH.80MoraskoiteNa2Mg(PO4)FOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
8.BH.80EvseeviteNa2Mg(AsO4)FOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
8.BH.85PiccoliiteNaCaMn3+2(AsO4)2O(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcm

Fluorescence of CobaltaustiniteHide

In UV light:
Not fluorescent

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in HCl and HNO3.
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 CobaltaustiniteHide

References for CobaltaustiniteHide

Localities for CobaltaustiniteHide

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
 
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Selwyn District
Listed in the collection of Museum ... +2 other references
  • South Australia
    • Olary Province
      • Bimbowrie Conservation Park
Jack Leach collection & Museum of ...
      • Boolcoomatta Reserve (Boolcoomata Station)
Nickel et al. (1988) +1 other reference
China
 
  • Yunnan
    • Nujiang
Hercule Shen
Germany
 
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Schneeberg
        • Neustädtel
Lapis 30 (7/8)
Effenberger et al. (2000)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
[MinMax website]
          • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Schnorrer (1995) +1 other reference
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Agdz Cercle
        • Tansifte Caïdat
          • Aghbar
Favreau et al. (2006)
Favreau et al. (2006)
          • Agoudal Mines
Tomasz Praszkier (2010)
          • Aït Ahmane
Favreau et al. (2006)
Favreau et al. (2006)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Córdoba
      • Belalcázar
        • La Ventosilla farmhouse
Rewitzer et al. (2018)
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