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Berryite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About BerryiteHide

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Leonard Gascoigne Berry
Formula:
Cu3Ag2Pb3Bi7S16
Formely considered to be Pb3(Ag,Cu)5Bi7S16.
Colour:
Bluish-grey, white, grey-white
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
6.7
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in honor of Leonard Gascoigne Berry (1914-1982), Canadian mineralogist, Professor of Mineralogy and Crystallography at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario (1945-1979), who first investigated the mineral from the Swedish type locality (TL2), in 1939. Berry was the founding editor of The Canadian Mineralogist (1957-1975).
An orthorhombic polytypic variant has been postulated (Topa et al., 2006).

Structurally related to litochlebite and watkinsonite.

Visually similar to emplectite and several other sulphosalts.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
638
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:638:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
ad978ac9-fd82-4d40-822f-4c9b8a4e1638

IMA Classification of BerryiteHide

Classification of BerryiteHide

2.HB.20d

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
H : Sulfosalts of SnS archetype
B : With Cu, Ag, Fe, Sn and Pb
3.6.15.1

3 : SULFOSALTS
6 : 2 < ø < 2.49
5.7.41

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
7 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Pb and other metals

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference
BryIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
BerThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of BerryiteHide

Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Bluish-grey, white, grey-white
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=131 - 152 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Cleavage:
Poor/Indistinct
Density:
6.7 g/cm3 (Measured)    6.83 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of BerryiteHide

Anisotropism:
Distinct to strong; from gray-white to red-brown and green
Colour in reflected light:
White to gray white
Pleochroism:
Weak

Chemistry of BerryiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Cu3Ag2Pb3Bi7S16

Formely considered to be Pb3(Ag,Cu)5Bi7S16.

Crystallography of BerryiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 12.703(3) Å, b = 4.0305(7) Å, c = 28.925(5) Å
β = 102.484(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 3.152 : 1 : 7.177
Unit Cell V:
1,445.93 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Lath-like aggregates and crystals.
Twinning:
Repeated
Comment:
Formerly (Nuffield & Harris, 1966) the following unit cell was assumed: a = 12.72, b = 4.02, c = 58.07 Å, β = 102.6°.

Crystal StructureHide

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0006086BerryiteTopa D, Makovicky E, Putz H, Mumme W G (2006) The crystal structure of berryite, Cu3Ag2Pb3Bi7S16 The Canadian Mineralogist 44 465-4802006Grube Clara, Black Forest, Germany0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.47 Å(100)
2.89 Å(80)
2.80 Å(70)
2.18 Å(40)
3.70 Å(20)
2.86 Å(20)
3.23 Å(10)
Comments:
Nordmark mines, Sweden. Data from Nuffield and Harris (1966).

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])
Geological Setting:
Hydrothermal veins

Type Occurrence of BerryiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Very tiny prismatic bluish-grey crystals.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 92902.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Nuffield, E.W., Harris, D.C. (1966) Studies of mineral sulpho-salts: XX - Berryite, a new species. The Canadian Mineralogist: 8(4): 407-413.

Synonyms of BerryiteHide

Other Language Names for BerryiteHide

German:Berryit
Simplified Chinese:板硫铋铜铅矿
Spanish:Berryita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
9 photos of Berryite associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
6 photos of Berryite associated with QuartzSiO2
1 photo of Berryite associated with CalciteCaCO3
1 photo of Berryite associated with BaryteBaSO4
1 photo of Berryite associated with BenjaminiteAg3Bi7S12
1 photo of Berryite associated with TungstibiteSb3+2WO6

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.HB.BarikaiteAg3Pb10(Sb8As11)S40Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HB.Carducciite(Ag2Sb2)Pb12(As,Sb)16S40Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HB.SardashtiteAg9Cu2.5Pb41Sb36.5As7S112Mon. 2/m
2.HB.InterliveingiteAgPb18As25S56Mon. 2 : P21
2.HB.05aAikinitePbCuBiS3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.HB.05aFriedrichitePb5Cu5Bi7S18Orth. mm2
2.HB.05aGladitePbCuBi5S9Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.HB.05aHammaritePb2Cu2Bi4S9Orth.
2.HB.05cJaskólskiiteCuxPb2+x(Sb,Bi)2-xS5 (x ~ 0.15)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.HB.05aKrupkaitePbCuBi3S6Orth. mm2
2.HB.05aLindströmitePb3Cu3Bi7S15Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.HB.05bMeneghinitePb13CuSb7S24Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.HB.05aPekoitePbCuBi11S18Orth. mm2
2.HB.05aEmilitePb2.7Cu2.7Bi5.3S12Orth. mm2 : Pmc21
2.HB.05UM2000-46-S:BiCuPbCu0.33Pb0.33Bi7.67S12
2.HB.05aSalzburgitePb1.6Cu1.6Bi6.4S12Orth. mm2 : Pmc21
2.HB.05UM1990-54-Se:BiCuPbCuPb(Ni,Co)0.3Bi3Se6
2.HB.05aPaaritePb1.7Cu1.7Bi6.3S12Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
2.HB.10cEclarite(Cu,Fe)Pb9Bi12S28Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.HB.10bGiessenitePb27Cu2(Bi,Sb)19S57Mon. 2/m
2.HB.10bIzoklakeitePb27(Cu,Fe,Ag)2(Sb,Bi)19S57Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
2.HB.10aKobellitePb22Cu4(Bi,Sb)30S69Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
2.HB.10aTintinaitePb22Cu4(Sb,Bi)30S69Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
2.HB.15BenavidesitePb4MnSb6S14Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HB.15JamesonitePb4FeSb6S14Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HB.20bBuckhorniteAuPb2BiTe2S3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmm
2.HB.20aNagyágite[Pb3(Pb,Sb)3S6](Au,Te)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.HB.20eWatkinsoniteCu2PbBi4(Se,S,Te)8Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.HB.20cMuseumite[Pb2(Pb,Sb)2S8][(Te,Au)2]Mon. 2
2.HB.20eLitochlebiteAg2PbBi4Se8Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.HB.20bJaszczakite[Bi3S3][AuS2]Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn
2.HB.20eLuxembourgiteAgCuPbBi4Se8Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.HB.25Meerschautite(Ag,Cu)6Pb43-2xSb44+2xS112Ox (x ~0.5)Mon. 2 : P21

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 BerryiteHide

References for BerryiteHide

Localities for BerryiteHide

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.
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Andalgalá Department
  • San Juan Province
    • Calingasta Department
      • Calingasta
    • Caucete Department
      • La Huerta Range
        • Marayes mining district
Bolivia
 
  • Potosí
    • Sud Lípez Province
      • Cerro Bonete
Bulgaria
 
  • Burgas Province
    • Burgas Municipality
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  • Sofia Province
    • Etropole Municipality
  • Yambol Province
    • Tundzha Municipality
      • Bakadzhik Hills
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Omineca Mining Division
  • Ontario
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Wisner Township
China
 
  • Jiangsu
    • Nanjing
      • Jiangning District
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    • Binzhou
      • Zouping City
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
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Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
France
 
  • Grand Est
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            • Chrétien Vein
            • Sankt Jakob vein
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          • Nordrach
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      • Freudenstadt
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          • Wildschapbach valley
Greece
 
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
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Greenland
 
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Iran
 
  • South Khorasan Province
    • Nehbandan County
Italy
 
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Nuxis
Norway
 
  • Trøndelag
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      • Bymarka
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Kamienna Góra
        • Rędziny
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  • Vila Real
    • Boticas
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Romania
 
  • Bihor County
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    • Băiuț
    • Borșa
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  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
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  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Alexandrovo-Zavodsky District
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
        • Hodruša-Hámre mines
  • Košice Region
    • Trebišov District
Sweden (TL)
 
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Ghafurov District
      • Adrasmon (Adrasman)
        • East Karamazar ore district
UK
 
    • Highland
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        • Loch Shin
Ukraine
 
  • Zakarpattia Oblast
    • Berehove Raion
      • Berehove
USA
 
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      • Montezuma (Summit Co.)
        • Cinnamon Gulch
    • Park County
      • Montezuma Mining District
        • Hall Valley (Hall's Valley)
    • San Juan County
    • Summit County
  • Missouri
    • Madison County
      • Fredericktown Mining District
  • Nevada
    • Nye County
      • Toquima Range
        • Round Mountain Mining District
Uzbekistan
 
  • Tashkent Region
    • Ohangaron District
 
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