Zincolivenite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Zincolivenite
Formula:
CuZn(AsO4)(OH)
Colour:
Green, greenish blue
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3½
Specific Gravity:
4.34
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Member of:
Name:
Named after its composition containing zinc and its relationship to Olivenite.
Olivenite Group.
Structurally distinct, intermediate member of the solid solution series between Olivenite and Adamite with a Zn:Cu ratio of (ideally) 1:1; Zn and Cu atoms are ordered on two differently coordinated sites in the crystal structure. Chukanov et al. (2007) suggest the following compositional ranges for zincolivenite: Cu0.5Zn1.5(AsO4)(OH)-Cu1.5Zn0.5(AsO4)(OH).
NOTE: prior to the approval of zincolivenite, the names 'zinc-olivenite' or 'Zn-olivenite' were also used for Zn-bearing olivenites with unspecified Zn:Cu ratios. Many "cuproadamite" or "cuprian adamite" specimens were also found to actually be zincolivenite, see: https://www.mindat.org/mesg-492496.html.
Arsenate analogue of Zincolibethenite.
Structurally distinct, intermediate member of the solid solution series between Olivenite and Adamite with a Zn:Cu ratio of (ideally) 1:1; Zn and Cu atoms are ordered on two differently coordinated sites in the crystal structure. Chukanov et al. (2007) suggest the following compositional ranges for zincolivenite: Cu0.5Zn1.5(AsO4)(OH)-Cu1.5Zn0.5(AsO4)(OH).
NOTE: prior to the approval of zincolivenite, the names 'zinc-olivenite' or 'Zn-olivenite' were also used for Zn-bearing olivenites with unspecified Zn:Cu ratios. Many "cuproadamite" or "cuprian adamite" specimens were also found to actually be zincolivenite, see: https://www.mindat.org/mesg-492496.html.
Arsenate analogue of Zincolibethenite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
31502
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:31502:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a70f3209-8b3d-457e-98d7-cedc48af0f41
IMA Classification of Zincolivenite
Approved
Approval year:
2006
Classification of Zincolivenite
8.BB.30
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 about 1:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 about 1:1
41.6.5.6
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
6 : A2(XO4)Zq
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
6 : A2(XO4)Zq
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zoli | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Zincolivenite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Green, greenish blue
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on {010}, imperfect on {101}
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
4.34(15) g/cm3 (Measured) 4.330 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Zincolivenite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.736(2) nβ = 1.784(2) nγ = 1.788(2)
2V:
Measured: 30° (5), Calculated: 31.5°
Birefringence:
0.052
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.052
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:
Very High
Dispersion:
r > v, very strong
Optical Extinction:
Parallel extinction.
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
X = light bluish green, Y = Z = light blue
Comments:
Orientation: X = b, Y = a, Z = c
Chemistry of Zincolivenite
Mindat Formula:
CuZn(AsO4)(OH)
Crystallography of Zincolivenite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnnm
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.5839(15) Å, b = 8.5290(13) Å, c = 5.9696(9) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.006 : 1 : 0.7
Unit Cell V:
437.05 ų
Z:
4
Morphology:
Observed forms: {120} and {101}.
Comment:
Pseudotetragonal metrics
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0009626 | Zincolivenite | Toman K (1978) Ordering in olivenite-adamite solid solutions Acta Crystallographica B34 715-721 |  | 1978 | Tsumeb, Southwest Africa | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 6.00 Å | (54) |
| 4.860 Å | (64) |
| 3.002 Å | (100) |
| 2.690 Å | (67) |
| 2.662 Å | (53) |
| 2.456 Å | (94) |
| 2.437 Å | (86) |
| 1.604 Å | (49) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] |
Type Occurrence of Zincolivenite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Prismatic crystals and radial intergrowths.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Academy, Freiberg, Germany (catalogue No. 81475).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In the cavities of limonite ores.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Zincolivenite
Other Language Names for Zincolivenite
German:Zincolivenit
Zinkolivenit (in part)
Zinkolivenit (in part)
Relationship of Zincolivenite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
| Adamite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm |
| Auriacusite | Fe3+Cu2+(AsO4)O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm |
| Eveite | Mn2+2(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm |
| Libethenite | Cu2(PO4)(OH) | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm |
| Olivenite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
| Unnamed (Sb-analogue of Auriacusite) | Fe3+Cu2+[(Sb,As)O4]O | |
| Zincolibethenite | CuZn(PO4)(OH) | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 78 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| 50 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Olivenite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 37 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Ferrilotharmeyerite | CaZnFe3+(AsO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| 29 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Keyite | Cu2+3Zn4Cd2(AsO4)6 · 2H2O |
| 22 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Schultenite | Pb(HAsO4) |
| 15 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Silver | Ag |
| 14 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 13 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Wulfenite | Pb(MoO4) |
| 12 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| 12 photos of Zincolivenite associated with Gartrellite | PbCuFe3+(AsO4)2(OH) · H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.BB. | Tilasite | CaMg(AsO4)F |
| 8.BB.X | Arsenowagnerite | Mg2(AsO4)F |
| 8.BB. | Moabite | NiFe3+(PO4)O |
| 8.BB. | Karlditmarite | Cu9O4(PO4)2(SO4)2 |
| 8.BB. | Milkovoite | Cu4O(PO4)(AsO4) |
| 8.BB. | Paulgrothite | Cu9Fe3+O4(PO4)4Cl3 |
| 8.BB.05 | Amblygonite | LiAl(PO4)F |
| 8.BB.05 | Montebrasite | LiAl(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.05 | Tavorite | LiFe3+(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.10 | Triplite | Mn2+2(PO4)F |
| 8.BB.10 | Zwieselite | Fe2+2(PO4)F |
| 8.BB.15 | Sarkinite | Mn2+2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.15 | Triploidite | Mn2+2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.15 | Wagnerite | (Mg,Fe2+)2(PO4)F |
| 8.BB.15 | Wolfeite | Fe2+2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.15 | Stanĕkite | (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(PO4)O |
| 8.BB.15 | Joosteite | Mn2+(Mn3+,Fe3+)(PO4)O |
| 8.BB.15 | Hydroxylwagnerite | Mg2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.15 | Unnamed (Sb-analogue of Auriacusite) | Fe3+Cu2+[(Sb,As)O4]O |
| 8.BB.20 | Holtedahlite | Mg2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.20 | Satterlyite | (Fe2+,Mg,Fe)12(PO4)5(PO3OH)(OH,O)6 |
| 8.BB.25 | Althausite | Mg4(PO4)2(OH,O)(F,◻) |
| 8.BB.30 | Adamite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Eveite | Mn2+2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Libethenite | Cu2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Olivenite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Zincolibethenite | CuZn(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Auriacusite | Fe3+Cu2+(AsO4)O |
| 8.BB.35 | Paradamite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.35 | Tarbuttite | Zn2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.40 | Barbosalite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.40 | Hentschelite | CuFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.40 | Lazulite | MgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.40 | Scorzalite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.40 | Wilhelmkleinite | ZnFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.45 | Trolleite | Al4(PO4)3(OH)3 |
| 8.BB.45 | Yaroshevskite | Cu9O2(VO4)4Cl2 |
| 8.BB.45 | Dokuchaevite | Cu8O2(VO4)3Cl3 |
| 8.BB.50 | Namibite | Cu(BiO)2(VO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.50 | Aleutite | [Cu5O2](AsO4)(VO4) · (Cu,K,Pb,Rb,Cs,)Cl |
| 8.BB.52a | Ericlaxmanite | Cu4O(AsO4)2 |
| 8.BB.52b | Kozyrevskite | Cu4O(AsO4)2 |
| 8.BB.55 | Phosphoellenbergerite | (Mg,◻)2Mg12(PO4,PO3OH)6(PO3OH,CO3)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BB.55 | Popovite | Cu5O2(AsO4)2 |
| 8.BB.60 | Urusovite | CuAl(AsO4)O |
| 8.BB.65 | Theoparacelsite | Cu3(As2O7)(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.70 | Turanite | Cu5(VO4)2(OH)4 |
| 8.BB.75 | Stoiberite | Cu5(VO4)2O2 |
| 8.BB.80 | Fingerite | Cu11(VO4)6O2 |
| 8.BB.85 | Averievite | Cu6(VO4)2O2Cl2 |
| 8.BB.90 | Lipscombite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.90 | Richellite | CaFe3+2(PO4)2(OH,F)2 |
| 8.BB.90 | Zinclipscombite | ZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
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.
Internet Links for Zincolivenite
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References for Zincolivenite
Reference List:
Toman, K. (1978) Ordering in olivenite–adamite solid solutions. Acta Crystallographica Section B Structural Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry, 34 (3) 715-721 doi:10.1107/s0567740878003933
Braithwaite, R. S. W. (1983) Infrared spectroscopic analysis of the olivenite-adamite series, and of phosphate substitution in olivenite. Mineralogical Magazine, 47 (342) 51-57 doi:10.1180/minmag.1983.047.342.09
Chisholm, J. E. (1985) Cation segregation and the O-H stretching vibration of the olivenite-adamite series. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, 12 (3) 185-190 doi:10.1007/bf00308212
Chukanov, N. V., Pushcharovsky, D. Yu., Zubkova, N. V., Pekov, I. V., Pasero, M., Merlino, S., Möckel, S., Rabadanov, M. Kh., Belakovskiy, D. I. (2007) Zincolivenite CuZn(AsO4)(OH): A new adamite-group mineral with ordered distribution of Cu and Zn. Doklady Earth Sciences, 415 (2) 841-845 doi:10.1134/s1028334x07060037
Localities for Zincolivenite
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- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Uwe Kolitsch collection (EDS-analysed) |
Austria | |
| Weissensteiner et al. (2011) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) | |
| Puttner (1990a) |
| R.Poeverlein (2016) |
| Kolitsch et al. (2010) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) | |
| 58. +1 other reference |
| C.Auer (2015) |
| Neschen (n.d.) |
Chile | |
| samples analysed by Dr. Tony Kampf +3 other references |
| Samples analysed by Dr. Jochen Schlüter (Hamburg University) | |
Czech Republic | |
| Sejkora et al. (2008) |
France | |
| Yves Mourey Collection |
| MOUREY Y. (2017) | |
| Favreau et al. (2010) |
| Yannick Vessely collection |
| Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ... |
Germany | |
| Lapis 32 (12) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| Uwe Kolitsch (single-crystal XRD + optics) +3 other references |
| Walenta et al. (1961) |
| Lapis 32 (12) |
| KOHORST (1999) +1 other reference |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| Gröbner et al. (2011) |
| Gröbner et al. (2011) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| www.mineralienfreunde-der-pfalz.de (2015) |
| Lapis 38 (5) +1 other reference |
| Möhn et al. (01/2021) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
Greece | |
| Heymann (1982) |
| Chukanov et al. (2007) | |
| K Brenko |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| Tony Peterson Collection | |
| Gebhard (1983) +1 other reference |
| Jürgen Breitenbach collection |
Italy | |
| Bortolozzi et al. (2015) |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) | |
| Vergani et al. (2020) |
| Vergani (2019) +1 other reference |
| Vergani et al. (2020) | |
| SEM-EDS analysis by Dario Cericola |
| AMI UK service (2009) |
| Fabio Tosato +3 other references |
| Ferretti et al. (2019) |
| Zorzi et al. (2018) |
Japan | |
| Masutomi Museum specimen and analyses (Kyoto) |
Mexico | |
| Find from late 2022 or early 2023 +1 other reference |
Morocco | |
| Georges FAVREAU collection + EDS ... |
| Barral (2023) | |
Namibia | |
| Southwood et al. (2020) |
Poland | |
| Gołębiowska et al. (2006) |
| Wieser et al. (1986) |
Portugal | |
| Alves et al. (2017) |
Russia | |
| Chukanov et al. (2007) |
Slovakia | |
| Števko et al. (2016) |
Spain | |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) |
| Viñals et al. (2008) |
| Georges FAVREAU collection + EDX ... |
| GRÖBNER et al. (2009) |
| Calvo Sevillano et al. (2011) |
| Calvo (2015) |
| Calvo Rebollar (2015) |
| Calvo Rebollar (2015) | |
| Calvo Rebollar (2015) |
| Garrido et al. (2013) |
| Joan Rosell |
| Mineralogía de la concesión San Rafael |
| issuu.com (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| issuu.com (n.d.) +1 other reference | |
Switzerland | |
| Gröbner (2014) |
| Cuchet et al. (2012) |
| Cuchet et al. (2016) |
UK | |
| Braithwaite et al. (2009) +1 other reference |
| Braithwaite et al. (2009) |
| Cotterell et al. (2011) |
USA | |
| List provided by Paul Adams at SCMS ... |
| Collection of Alex Earl | |
| Thorne (n.d.) |
| In the collection of Alex Earl |
| Thorne (n.d.) |
| Patrick Haynes | |
| Georges Favreau collection |
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