Grew E S, Peacor D R, Rouse R C, Yates M C, Su S-C, Marquez N (1996) Hyttsjöite, a new, complex layered plumbosilicate with unique tetrahedral sheets from Långban, Sweden. American Mineralogist 81, 743-753

Classification of HyttsjöiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2023):

9.EG.60

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
E : Phyllosilicates
G : Double nets with 6-membered and larger rings

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Symbol	Source	Reference
Hyj	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 HyttsjöiteHide

Lustre:

Adamantine

Transparency:

Transparent

Colour:

Colorless

Streak:

White

Cleavage:

Distinct/Good
good {001}

Density:

5.10 g/cm³ (Calculated)

Optical Data of HyttsjöiteHide

Type:

Uniaxial (-)

RI values:

n_ω = 1.845(4) n_ε = 1.815

Max Birefringence:

δ = 0.030

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Surface Relief:

Very High

Pleochroism:

Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of HyttsjöiteHide

Mindat Formula:

Pb₁₈Ba₂Ca₅Mn²⁺₂Fe³⁺₂Si₃₀O₉₀Cl · 6H₂O

Elements listed:

Ba, Ca, Cl, Fe, H, Mn, O, Pb, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of HyttsjöiteHide

Crystal System:

Trigonal

Class (H-M):

3 - Rhombohedral

Space Group:

Cell Parameters:

a = 9.865(2) Å, c = 79.45(1) Å

Ratio:

a:c = 1 : 8.054

Unit Cell V:

6,696.05 Å³ (Calculated from Unit Cell)

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
13.4 Å	(50)
4.43 Å	(30)
3.98 Å	(30)
3.32 Å	(100)
3.11 Å	(40)
2.969 Å	(40)
2.671 Å	(80)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Paragenetic Mode	Earliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event	<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates]
47g : [Halogen-bearing surface weathering minerals]

Type Occurrence of HyttsjöiteHide

Type Locality:

ⓘ Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden

General Appearance of Type Material:

Grains are mostly 0.1-0.6 mm across, subequant to skeletal in outline. Found mostly within 50 µm of large andradite or hedyphane grains, or aegirine + rhodonite aggregates.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden, specimen no. gl49l3.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Mn-rich skarn.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Rhodonite	Pectolite	Melanotekite	K Feldspar	Hedyphane
Calcite	Calcite	Baryte	Andradite	Aegirine

Reference:

Synonyms of HyttsjöiteHide

IMA1993-056

Other Language Names for HyttsjöiteHide

German:Hyttsjöit

Russian:Хиттшеит

Spanish:Hyttsjöita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

1 photo of Hyttsjöite associated with Hedyphane	Ca₂Pb₃(AsO₄)₃Cl
1 photo of Hyttsjöite associated with Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
1 photo of Hyttsjöite associated with Andradite	Ca₃Fe³⁺₂(SiO₄)₃

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

9.EG.05	Cymrite	BaAl₂Si₂(O,OH)₈ · H₂O	Mon. 2 : P2₁
9.EG.10	Naujakasite	(Na,K)₆(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺,Ca)(Al,Fe)₄Si₈O₂₆	Mon.
9.EG.10	Manganonaujakasite	Na₆(Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺)Al₄Si₈O₂₆	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EG.15	Dmisteinbergite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)	Trig. 3 2 : P3 1 2
9.EG.20	Kampfite	Ba₁₂(Si₁₁Al₅)O₃₁(CO₃)₈Cl₅	Mon. m
9.EG.25	Strätlingite	Ca₂Al₂SiO₇ · 8H₂O	Trig. 3m : R3m
9.EG.25	Vertumnite	Ca₄Al₄Si₄O₆(OH)₂₄ · 3H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
9.EG.30	Eggletonite	(Na,K,Ca)₂(Mn,Fe)₈(Si,Al)₁₂O₂₉(OH)₇ · 11H₂O	Mon.
9.EG.30	Ganophyllite	(K,Na,Ca)₂Mn₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₂ · 8H₂O	Mon. 2/m
9.EG.30	Tamaite	(Ca,K,Ba,Na)_3-4Mn₂₄(Si,Al)₄₀(O,OH)₁₁₂ · 21H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
9.EG.35	Coombsite	KMn²⁺₁₃(Si,Al)₁₈O₄₂(OH)₁₄	Trig.
9.EG.35	Zussmanite	K(Fe,Mg,Mn)₁₃(Si,Al)₁₈O₄₂(OH)₁₄	Trig. 3 : R3
9.EG.40	Franklinphilite	(K,Na)₄(Mn²⁺,Mg,Zn)₄₈(Si,Al)₇₂(O,OH)₂₁₆ · 6H₂O	Tric.
9.EG.40	Lennilenapeite	K_6-7(Mg,Mn,Fe,Zn)₄₈(Si,Al)₇₂(O,OH)₂₁₆ · 16H₂O	Tric.
9.EG.40	Parsettensite	(K,Na,Ca)_7.5(Mn,Mg)₄₉Si₇₂O₁₆₈(OH)₅₀ · nH₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EG.40	Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
9.EG.40	Chalcodite	K(Fe³⁺,Mg,Fe²⁺)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₂₇	Tric. 1 : P1
9.EG.45	Latiumite	(Ca,K)₄(Si,Al)₅O₁₁(SO₄,CO₃)	Mon. 2 : P2₁
9.EG.45	Tuscanite	KCa₆(Si,Al)₁₀O₂₂(SO₄,CO₃)₂(OH) · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
9.EG.45	Levantite	KCa₃Al₂(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)(PO₄)	Mon. 2 : P2₁
9.EG.50	Jagoite	Pb₁₈Fe³⁺₄[Si₄(Si,Fe³⁺)₆][Pb₄Si₁₆(Si,Fe)₄]O₈₂Cl₆	Hex. 6 m2 : P6c2
9.EG.55	Wickenburgite	CaPb₃Al₂Si₁₀O₂₄(OH)₆	Trig. 3m : P3 1c
9.EG.65	Armbrusterite	K₅Na₇Mn₁₅[(Si₉O₂₂)₄](OH)₁₀ · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EG.70	Britvinite	[Pb₇(OH)₃F(BO₃)₂(CO₃)][Mg_4.5(OH)₃(Si₅O₁₄)]	Tric. 1 : P1
9.EG.70	Roymillerite	Pb₂₄Mg₉(Si₁₀O₂₈)(CO₃)₁₀(BO₃)(SiO₄)(OH)₁₃O₅	Tric. 1 : P1
9.EG.75	Bannisterite	(Ca,K,Na)(Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺)₁₀(Si,Al)₁₆O₃₈(OH)₈ · nH₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.EG.75	UM1989-30-SiO:AlBaCaFeHKMgMn	(Ba,Ca)(Mn,Fe,Mg)₂₂(Si,Al)₃₂O₇₆(OH)₁₆ · 12H₂O
9.EG.75	Kayupovaite	Na₂Mn₁₀[(Si₁₄Al₂)O₃₈(OH)₈] · ₇H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b

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References for HyttsjöiteHide

Reference List:

Mineralogical Record: 28: 221.

Grew, E.S., Peacor, D.R., Rouse, R.C., Yates, M.C., Su, S.-C., Marquez, N. (1996) Hyttsjöite, a new, complex layered plumbosilicate with unique tetrahedral sheets from Långban, Sweden. American Mineralogist, 81, 743-753.

Localities for HyttsjöiteHide

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- 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.

Sweden (TL)

Värmland County

Filipstad

Långban Ore District

ⓘ Långban Mine (TL)

Holtstam, Dan, Langhof, Jörgen - Eds. (1999) Långban - The mines, their minerals, geology and explorers. Raster Förlag; Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm. p.1-216.

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