Brianyoungite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Brianyoungite
Formula:
Zn3(CO3,SO4)(OH)4
Ratio CO3:SO4 ~ 3:1.
Colour:
White, colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2 - 2½
Specific Gravity:
3.93 - 4.09
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in honor of Brian Young (b. 1947, Sunderland, England, UK), a field geologist and mineralogist with the British Geological Survey. He is an expert on the minerals of northern England, and collected the first specimens for study.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
772
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:772:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
39e67195-f826-48a2-8bd8-796136231895
IMA Classification of Brianyoungite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Zn3(CO3)(OH)4
Approval year:
1991
First published:
1993
Classification of Brianyoungite
5.BF.30
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
F : With (Cl), SO4, PO4, TeO3
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
F : With (Cl), SO4, PO4, TeO3
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMAâCNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
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Byo | IMAâCNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMAâCNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Brianyoungite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
White, colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2 - 2½ on Mohs scale
Density:
3.93 - 4.09 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.11 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Brianyoungite
Type:
Biaxial
RI values:
nα = 1.635 nβ = 1.650
Max Birefringence:
δ = 1.635
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:
r > v
Optical Extinction:
Parallel
Comments:
gamma and 2V not determined.
Chemistry of Brianyoungite
Mindat Formula:
Zn3(CO3,SO4)(OH)4
Ratio CO3:SO4 ~ 3:1.
Ratio CO3:SO4 ~ 3:1.
Crystallography of Brianyoungite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.724 Å, b = 6.256 Å, c = 5.427 Å
β = 90°
β = 90°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.513 : 1 : 0.867
Unit Cell V:
533.85 Ă
Âł (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Thin tapering blades elongated along [001]; crystals intergrown to form rosettes.
Comment:
Crystal structure unknown; monoclinic or orthorhombic - space group assumed to be either P21/m, P21 or P2221.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
15.44 Ă | (100) |
7.88 Ă | (100) |
5.25 Ă | (20) |
2.714 Ă | (40) |
2.577 Ă | (20) |
2.397 Ă | (20) |
1.565 Ă | (30b) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] | |
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals | |
56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55) |
Type Occurrence of Brianyoungite
General Appearance of Type Material:
White rosettes, <100 ”m, consisting of very thin (~1-2 ”m) blades that taper to a sharp point.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Royal Museum of Scotland Department of Geology, General Mineral Collection, 1992.17.1 and 1992.17.2-8.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
On limestone. A secondary mineral found in an adit, formed by waters passing through the mineralized rocks above.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Livingstone, A. and Champness, P. E. (1993) Brianyoungite, a new mineral related to hydrozincite, from the north of England orefield. Mineralogical Magazine: 57: 665-670.
Synonyms of Brianyoungite
Other Language Names for Brianyoungite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
11 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Sphalerite | ZnS |
7 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
5 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Sulphur | S8 |
4 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
3 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
3 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
3 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
2 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Hydromagnesite | Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 4H2O |
2 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Susannite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
2 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Schulenbergite | (Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
5.BF.05 | Ferrotychite | Na6(Fe,Mn,Mg)2(CO3)4(SO4) |
5.BF.05 | Manganotychite | Na6Mn2(CO3)4(SO4) |
5.BF.05 | Northupite | Na3Mg(CO3)2Cl |
5.BF.05 | Tychite | Na6Mg2(CO3)4(SO4) |
5.BF.10 | Bonshtedtite | Na3Fe2+(CO3)(PO4) |
5.BF.10 | Bradleyite | Na3Mg(CO3)(PO4) |
5.BF.10 | Crawfordite | Na3Sr(CO3)(PO4) |
5.BF.10 | Sidorenkite | Na3Mn2+(CO3)(PO4) |
5.BF.15 | Daqingshanite-(Ce) | (Sr,Ca,Ba)3(Ce,La)(CO3)3-x(PO4)(OH,F)2x |
5.BF.20 | Reederite-(Y) | (Na,Mn)15Y2(CO3)9(FSO3)Cl |
5.BF.25 | Mineevite-(Y) | Na25Ba(Y,Gd,Dy)2(CO3)11(HCO3)4(SO4)2F2Cl |
5.BF.35 | Philolithite | Pb12Mn2+(Mg,Mn2+)2(Mn2+,Mg)4(CO3)4(SO4)O6(OH)12Cl4 |
5.BF.40 | Leadhillite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
5.BF.40 | Macphersonite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
5.BF.40 | Susannite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
5.BF.45 | Peatite-(Y) | Li4Na12Y12(PO4)12(CO3)4(F,OH)8 |
5.BF.50 | Ramikite-(Y) | Li4(Na,Ca)12Y6Zr6(PO4)12(CO3)4O4[(OH),F]4 |
Fluorescence of Brianyoungite
Not fluorescent.
Other Information
Notes:
Rapid dissolution with effervescence in dilute acids.
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 Brianyoungite
Localities for Brianyoungite
Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
â - 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Birch (1999) |
| Birch (1999) |
Austria | |
| Auer (2018) |
| Kolitsch (2015) |
| Auer (2020) |
| Auer (2023) |
| Gröbner et al. (2007) |
| Poeverlein et al. (2007) |
Der AufschluĂ (2006) | |
Belgium | |
| Livingstone et al. (1993) +1 other reference |
| Mineralogical Society of America - ... |
Czech Republic | |
| RĂSENBERG et al. (1996) |
| C.Auer (2016) |
| Sejkora et al. (2019) |
| PauliĆĄ (2012) |
France | |
| micromineral.geoglob-market.com (2007) |
| Mineralogical Society of America - ... |
| Raman Spectroscopy by Ivano Rocchetti |
Queneau (n.d.) | |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
| Collected and XRD analysed by Michel ... |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
| Georges FAVREAU collection + EDS ... |
| Georges Favreau collection +1 other reference |
Germany | |
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| Luetcke (n.d.) |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1994) |
| Mineralogical Magazine:57:665-670. |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1994) |
| Neschen (n.d.) |
| Bender et al. (1994) +1 other reference |
| Wittern (2001) |
Der Aufschluss 2000 (2) | |
| Henrich (2009) |
| Schnorrer (1995) +2 other references |
| Mineralien-Welt 20 (3) +1 other reference |
| Neschen (n.d.) |
| Habel et al. (2009) |
| Henrich (2007) |
| www.mineralienfreunde-der-pfalz.de (2015) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| . + Der Aufschluss Vol.55 +1 other reference |
| Wittern (2001) |
Wittern (2001) | |
| Möhn et al. (12/2020) |
| T. Witzke (1994) |
| T. Witzke (1994) +1 other reference |
| Gröbner J. et al. (2006) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Haake et al. (1994) |
| XRD analysis (T. Witzke) |
Thomas Witzke specimen | |
| Wittern (2001) |
Greece | |
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Gröbner et al. (2002) | |
LAPIS 24 (7/8) +1 other reference | |
| BlaĂ et al. (1998) +1 other reference |
| BlaĂ et al. (1998) |
Lapis et al. (1999) +1 other reference | |
Italy | |
| Brizio et al. (2016) |
| Fernando Caboni et al. (2024) |
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024) | |
| IR analysis at Zannato Museum of Montecchio Maggiore (Vicenza) |
"Giorgio Bortolozzi (visual identification) | |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) |
| Ferretti et al. (2018) |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) |
| Bortolozzi et al. (2013) |
| Fabio Tosato +3 other references |
| Sergio Pegoraro et al. (2022) +2 other references |
| Boscardin et al. (2011) |
| XRD analysis at Euratom of Ispra (Varese) +1 other reference |
Japan | |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Ohnishi et al. (2001) +1 other reference |
Namibia | |
| [mineralmining.com - pers comm.] |
Norway | |
| Raade (1995) |
| Knut Eldjarn Collection |
| Raade (1995) |
| Knut Eldjarn |
Raade (1995) | |
Portugal | |
| Alves (2017) |
Alves (2017) | |
Romania | |
| SzakĂĄll et al. (2014) |
Slovakia | |
| Ć tevko M. et al. (2018) |
| Martin Ć tevko-unpublished |
| Ć tevko M. et al. (SlovenskĂĄ republika) |
Slovenia | |
| ĆœorĆŸ et al. (2002) |
South Africa | |
| Glass (2006) |
Spain | |
| Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) |
| Valladares et al. (2021) |
| Calvo (2012) |
UK | |
| - (2006) +1 other reference |
- (2006) | |
| Norman Wilson collection +1 other reference |
| BMS Collection +1 other reference |
Mineralogical Magazine: 57:665-670. | |
| Cotterell et al. (2003) |
| Cotterrell et al. (2003) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| Kampf et al. (2016) +1 other reference |
| Piatak et al. (2010) |
| Steven Kuitems |
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