Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Formula:
(KNa)(Mn2+◻)Ca(Na2Na)Mn2+13Al(PO4)11(PO4)(OH)2
Colour:
Green shades to dark green, yellowish green, brownish green; green in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Vitreous, Pearly
Hardness:
3½ - 4
Specific Gravity:
3.38 - 3.41
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Originally named simply dickinsonite, after the Reverend John William Dickinson (1835-1899) of Redding, Connecticut, USA, who collected minerals of the area and drew attention to them. The suffix was added in 2006 during a reorganization and nomenclature change for the arrojadite group (Chopin et al. 2006).
Arrojadite Group. Arrojadite-(KFe)-Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) Series. First group member with essential Mn (compare manganoarrojadite-(KNa)).
Dickinsonite group.
Note: Mücke & Keck describe "Dickinsonite-(NaMn)" and "Dickinsonite-(KMn)" from Hagendorf-Süd, on the basis of EPMA data.
Ba- and Pb-dominant members are reported from Szklary pegmatite, Poland. See Unnamed (Ba-dominant member of dickinsonite group) and Unnamed (Pb-dominant member of dickinsonite group).
Dickinsonite group.
Note: Mücke & Keck describe "Dickinsonite-(NaMn)" and "Dickinsonite-(KMn)" from Hagendorf-Süd, on the basis of EPMA data.
Ba- and Pb-dominant members are reported from Szklary pegmatite, Poland. See Unnamed (Ba-dominant member of dickinsonite group) and Unnamed (Pb-dominant member of dickinsonite group).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1286
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1286:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
dd13ce8a-f873-4e48-9779-2dd94008586e
IMA Classification of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
K(NaMn)CaNa3AlMn13(PO4)12(OH)2
Approval year:
2005
First published:
1878
Classification of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
8.BF.05
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
F : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4< 0.5:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
F : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4< 0.5:1
41.7.2.2
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
7 : (AB)7(XO4)4Zq
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
7 : (AB)7(XO4)4Zq
19.12.33
19 : Phosphates
12 : Phosphates of Mn
19 : Phosphates
12 : Phosphates of Mn
Mineral Symbols
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.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
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Dcn-KMnNa | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Dcn | The 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 Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Comment:
Lustre somewhat pearly on the cleavage.
Colour:
Green shades to dark green, yellowish green, brownish green; green in transmitted light.
Streak:
Nearly white
Hardness:
3½ - 4 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Very brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {001}, perfect (almost micaceous).
On {001}, perfect (almost micaceous).
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
3.38 - 3.41 g/cm3 (Measured) 3.42 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Measured end values on Branchville (3.41) and Poland, Maine (3.38) materials.
Optical Data of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.648 - 1.658 nβ = 1.655 - 1.662 nγ = 1.662 - 1.671
2V:
Measured: 80° to 90°, Calculated: 68° to 88°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.014
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:
relatively strong
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = b = Light olive-green
Y = ^c ~ +15° = Lighter olive-green
Z = Very light yellowish green
Y = ^c ~ +15° = Lighter olive-green
Z = Very light yellowish green
Chemistry of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Mindat Formula:
(KNa)(Mn2+◻)Ca(Na2Na)Mn2+13Al(PO4)11(PO4)(OH)2
Chemical Analysis
Oxide wt%:
1 | |
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P2O5 | 39,5 % |
Al2O3 | 2,0 % |
FeO | 13,3 % |
MnO | 32,0 % |
CaO | 2,3 % |
Na2O | 7,8 % |
K2O | 1,1 % |
LiO | 0,45 % |
H2O | 1,65 % |
Total: | 97 % |
Crystallography of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/b
Cell Parameters:
a = 24.94 Å, b = 10.13 Å, c = 16.72 Å
β = 105.6°
β = 105.6°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.462 : 1 : 1.651
Unit Cell V:
4,068.57 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Crystals tabular {001}. Commonly pseudo-rhombohedral in habit. Triangular striations on {001}. Frequently foliated to micaceous; curved lamellar; radiated; stellated; and as disseminated scales.
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0000848 | Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) | Moore P B, Araki T, Merlino S, Mellini M, Zanazzi P F (1981) The arrojadite-dickinsonite series, KNa4Ca(Fe,Mn)14Al(OH)2(PO4)12: crystal structure and crystal chemistry sample BR American Mineralogist 66 1034-1049 | 1981 | Branchville, Connecticut, USA | 0 | 293 | |
0004192 | Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) | Camara F, Oberti R, Chopin C, Medenbach O (2006) The arrojadite enigma: I. A new formula and a new model for the arrojadite structure American Mineralogist 91 1249-1259 | 2006 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.06 Å | (100) |
2.73 Å | (89) |
3.245 Å | (33) |
2.778 Å | (29) |
5.972 Å | (27) |
2.868 Å | (27) |
2.788 Å | (27) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
34 : Complex granite pegmatites |
Geological Setting:
Pegmatites
Type Occurrence of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Muséum Nationale d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France, 7841.
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines, Paris, France, number ENSMP 4861.
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines, Paris, France, number ENSMP 4861.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Pegmatite
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Brush, G.J., Dana, E.S. (1878) On a new and remarkable mineral locality in Fairfield County, Connecticut; with a description of several new species occurring there. First Paper. American Journal of Science and Arts: 116: 33-46; 114-123.
Synonyms of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Other Language Names for Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Relationship of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Arrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Arrojadite-(KFe) | (KNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Arrojadite-(KFeNa) | (KNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2Na)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO4)(OH)2 | |
Arrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Arrojadite-(NaFe) | (NaNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | |
Arrojadite-(PbFe) | (Pb◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Arrojadite-(SrFe) | (Sr◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Ferri-arrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Fe3+(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | |
Fluorarrojadite-(BaFe) | (Ba◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Fluorarrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Fluorarrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 | |
Fluorarrojadite-(NaFe) | (NaNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 | |
Fluorcarmoite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Mg13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Manganoarrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Mn2+(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Sigismundite | (Ba◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 | Mon. m : Bb |
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
9 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Reddingite | (Mn2+,Fe2+)3(PO4)2 · 3H2O |
8 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
7 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Triploidite | Mn2+2(PO4)(OH) |
7 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
6 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Lithiophilite | LiMn2+PO4 |
5 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Fairfieldite | Ca2Mn2+(PO4)2 · 2H2O |
2 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Fillowite | Na3CaMn2+11(PO4)9 |
2 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Diadochite | Fe3+2(PO4)(SO4)(OH) · 6H2O |
2 photos of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Purpurite | Mn3+(PO4) |
1 photo of Dickinsonite-(KMnNa) associated with Spodumene | LiAlSi2O6 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.BF. | Sigismundite | (Ba◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF. | Manganoarrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Mn2+(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(KFe) | (KNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(SrFe) | (Sr◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(PbFe) | (Pb◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Fluorarrojadite-(BaFe) | (Ba◻)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(KFeNa) | (KNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2Na)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO4)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(NaFe) | (NaNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Arrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Ferri-arrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Fe3+(PO4)11(PO3OH)(OH)2 |
8.BF.05 | Fluorarrojadite-(KNa) | (KNa)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
8.BF.05 | Fluorarrojadite-(NaFe) | (NaNa)(Fe2+◻)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
8.BF.05 | Fluorcarmoite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Mg13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
8.BF.05 | Unnamed (Ba-dominant member of dickinsonite group) | |
8.BF.05 | Unnamed (Pb-dominant member of dickinsonite group) | |
8.BF.05 | Fluorarrojadite-(BaNa) | (Ba◻)(NaNa)Ca(Na2◻)Fe2+13Al(PO4)11(PO3OH)F2 |
8.BF.10 | Samuelsonite | (Ca,Ba)Ca8Fe2+2Mn2+2Al2(PO4)10(OH)2 |
8.BF.15 | Griphite | Na4Li2Ca6(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)19Al8(PO4)24(F,OH)8 |
8.BF.20 | Nabiasite | BaMn9(VO4)6(OH)2 |
8.BF.25 | Starovaite | KCu5O(VO4)3 |
8.BF.30 | Achyrophanite | (K,Na)3(Fe3+,Ti,Al,Mg)5O2(AsO4)5 |
8.BF.35 | Cryptochalcite | K2Cu5O(SO4)5 |
8.BF.35 | Cesiodymite | CsKCu5O(SO4)5 |
Other Information
Thermal Behaviour:
In a closed tube gives water; the residue is magnetic. Fuses easily.
Notes:
Soluble in 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 Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Reference List:
Larsen, Esper S. (1921) The microscopic determination of the nonopaque minerals. Bulletin Vol. 679. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/b679 p.68
Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Ect. John Wiley and Sons, New York.pp.717-719 - as Dickinsonite
Localities for Dickinsonite-(KMnNa)
Locality List
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(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.
Argentina | |
| Galliski et al. (2002) |
| Roda-Robles et al. (2012) |
Australia | |
| Record of Sth.Aust. mines summary Olary ... |
Canada | |
| Ercit et al. (2010) |
Czech Republic | |
| Masau +2 other references |
Namibia | |
| Keller et al. (2007) |
Poland | |
| Pieczka et al. (2015) |
| Pieczka et al. (2018) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| London et al. (1982) |
| Januzzi et al. (1976) |
Januzzi (1994) | |
| Brush and Dana (1878) +5 other references |
| Schairer (1926) +1 other reference |
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Thompson et al. (1998) | |
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| King et al. (1994) +1 other reference |
| Thompson et al. (1998) |
| Falster et al. (2019) |
| King (n.d.) |
| King et al. (6) |
| Found during study of Ryerson Hill ... |
| Guidebook 1 to Mineral Collecting in ... |
| Smith (2005) |
Robert Whitmore collection | |
| Smith (2005) |
| Smith (2005) |
The following references are in error. ... +2 other references | |
| Smith (2005) |
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| Seaman (1976) |
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