Kamarizaite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Kamarizaite
Formula:
Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 3H2O
Colour:
yellow to beige
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
3.16
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named in 1893 by Karl Heinrich Emil Georg Busz for the type locality.
Type Locality:
Isostructural with:
The arsenate analogue of tinticite.
Structurally related to afmite, chemically related to tooeleite.
The higher hydrate when compared to ferrisymplesite. Also chemically similar to kaatialaite, bendadaite, and césarferreiraite.
Visually similar to jarosite and other members of the Jarosite Subgroup.
Structure details (Kolitsch et al., 2016):
- 3 octahedrally coordinated (O) Fe(Al) sites
- 2 tetrahedrally coordinated (T) As sites;
- zigzag chains (along [110]) of dimers formed by 2 edge-sharing FeO6 octahedra, that corner-link to another octahedron
- mixed O-T framework formed by corner-linking of chains and tetrahedra
- layering || (001)
- channels along [010].
Structurally related to afmite, chemically related to tooeleite.
The higher hydrate when compared to ferrisymplesite. Also chemically similar to kaatialaite, bendadaite, and césarferreiraite.
Visually similar to jarosite and other members of the Jarosite Subgroup.
Structure details (Kolitsch et al., 2016):
- 3 octahedrally coordinated (O) Fe(Al) sites
- 2 tetrahedrally coordinated (T) As sites;
- zigzag chains (along [110]) of dimers formed by 2 edge-sharing FeO6 octahedra, that corner-link to another octahedron
- mixed O-T framework formed by corner-linking of chains and tetrahedra
- layering || (001)
- channels along [010].
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
38696
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:38696:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
33b7a0f2-e1e1-4750-a635-a5efbdd444f6
IMA Classification of Kamarizaite
Approved
Approval year:
2008
Classification of Kamarizaite
8.DC.32
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
C : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 1:1 and < 2:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
C : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 1:1 and < 2:1
42.12.5.
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
12 : (AB)4(XO4)3Zq·xH2O
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
12 : (AB)4(XO4)3Zq·xH2O
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kmr | 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 Kamarizaite
Colour:
yellow to beige
Streak:
light yellow
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
None Observed
Density:
3.16(1) g/cm3 (Measured) 3.12 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Kamarizaite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
Comments:
Min RI 1.825 Max RI 1.835
Chemistry of Kamarizaite
Mindat Formula:
Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 3H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Kamarizaite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.671(2) Å, b = 8.040(2) Å, c = 10.180(2) Å
α = 68.31(3)°, β = 75.35(3)°, γ = 63.52(3)°
α = 68.31(3)°, β = 75.35(3)°, γ = 63.52(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.954 : 1 : 1.266
Unit Cell V:
519.3 ų
Z:
1
Comment:
Originally assumed to be orthorhombic.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 6.61 Å | (37) |
| 5.85 Å | (52) |
| 3.947 Å | (100) |
| 3.396 Å | (37) |
| 3.332 Å | (60) |
| 3.245 Å | (34) |
| 3.085 Å | (58) |
| 3.036 Å | (51) |
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] | |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals |
Type Occurrence of Kamarizaite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Fine grained aggregates
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mineralogical Collection of the Technische Universitat
Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany (inventory number 82199)
Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany (inventory number 82199)
Synonyms of Kamarizaite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 2 photos of Kamarizaite associated with Jarosite | KFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| 1 photo of Kamarizaite associated with Natrojarosite | NaFe3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.DC. | Ianbruceite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) · 3H2O |
| 8.DC. | Césarferreiraite | Fe2+ Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC. | Ferrivauxite | Fe3+Al2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.05 | Nissonite | Cu2Mg2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.07 | Euchroite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) · 3H2O |
| 8.DC.10 | Legrandite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) · H2O |
| 8.DC.12 | Strashimirite | Cu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | Arthurite | CuFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | Earlshannonite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | Ojuelaite | ZnFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | Whitmoreite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | Cobaltarthurite | (Co,Mg)Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | Bendadaite | Fe2+Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | Kunatite | CuFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | UM2006-27-PO:FeHZn | ZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.15 | UKI-2006-(PO:AlCuFeH) | Fe2+Al3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.17 | Kleemanite | ZnAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 3H2O |
| 8.DC.20 | Bermanite | Mn2+Mn3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.20 | Coralloite | Mn2+Mn3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.20 | Magnesiobermanite | MgMn3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.22 | Kovdorskite | Mg2(PO4)(OH) · 3H2O |
| 8.DC.25 | Ferristrunzite | Fe3+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.25 | Ferrostrunzite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O |
| 8.DC.25 | Metavauxite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.25 | Metavivianite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O |
| 8.DC.25 | Strunzite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O |
| 8.DC.25 | Zincostrunzite | ZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6.5H2O |
| 8.DC.27 | Beraunite | Fe3+6(PO4)4O(OH)4 · 6H2O |
| 8.DC.27 | Tvrdýite | Fe2+Fe3+2 Al3(PO4)4(OH)5(H2O)4 · 2H2O |
| 8.DC.27 | Zincoberaunite | ZnFe3+5(PO4)4(OH)5 · 6H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Gordonite | MgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Laueite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Mangangordonite | Mn2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Paravauxite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Pseudolaueite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Sigloite | Fe3+Al2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 7H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Stewartite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Ushkovite | MgFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Ferrolaueite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Kastningite | (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Maghrebite | MgAl2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Nordgauite | MnAl2(PO4)2(F,OH)2 · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Kayrobertsonite | [MnAl2(PO4)2(OH)2(H2O)4] · 2H2O |
| 8.DC.30 | Kummerite | Mn2+Fe3+Al(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.DC.32 | Tinticite | Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 3H2O |
| 8.DC.35 | Vauxite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O |
| 8.DC.37 | Vantasselite | Al4(PO4)3(OH)3 · 9H2O |
| 8.DC.40 | Cacoxenite | Fe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
| 8.DC.45 | Gormanite | (Fe2+,Mg)3(Al,Fe3+)4(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| 8.DC.45 | Souzalite | (Mg,Fe2+)3(Al,Fe3+)4(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| 8.DC.47 | Kingite | Al3(PO4)2F2(OH) · 7H2O |
| 8.DC.50 | Wavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.50 | Allanpringite | Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.50 | Fluorwavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH)2F · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.52 | Kribergite | Al5(PO4)3(SO4)(OH)4 · 4H2O |
| 8.DC.55 | Mapimite | Zn2Fe3+3(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 10H2O |
| 8.DC.57 | Ogdensburgite | Ca2Fe3+4(Zn,Mn2+)(AsO4)4(OH)6 · 6H2O |
| 8.DC.60 | Nevadaite | (Cu2+,Al,V3+)6Al8(PO4)8F8(OH)2 · 22H2O |
| 8.DC.60 | Cloncurryite | Cu0.5(VO)0.5Al2(PO4)2F2 · 5H2O |
| 8.DC.62 | Kenngottite | Mn2+3Fe3+4(PO4)4(OH)6(H2O)2 |
| 8.DC.67 | Molinelloite | Cu(H2O)(OH)V4+O(V5+O4) |
| 8.DC.70 | Whitecapsite | H16Fe2+5Fe3+14Sb3+6(AsO4)18O16 · 120H2O |
| 8.DC.75 | Heimite | PbCu2(AsO4)(OH)3 · 2H2O |
Other Information
IR Spectrum:
3552, 3315s, 3115, 1650w, 1620w, 1089, 911s, 888s, 870, 835s, 808s, 614w, 540, 500, 478, 429
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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Localities for Kamarizaite
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(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.
France | |
| Kolitsch et al. (2016) |
Greece (TL) | |
| abstract in Programme +4 other references |
| Kolitsch et al. (2016) +1 other reference | |
| Kolitsch et al. (2016) | |
| Wendel et al. (1999) +2 other references | |
UK | |
| 90 (in German) +1 other reference |
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Le Mazet vein, Le Mazet, Montmins mining district, Échassières, Vichy, Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France