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Taneyamalite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Taneyamalite

Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Taneyamalite

Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Taneyamalite

Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Taneyamalite

Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Taneyamalite

Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Taneyamalite

Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Taneyamalite

Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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Taneyamalite

Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
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About TaneyamaliteHide

Formula:
(Na,Ca)(Mn,Mg,Fe)12Si12(O,OH)44
Colour:
Greenish-grey-yellow
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5 - 6
Specific Gravity:
3.30
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named for the Taneyama Mine, Toyo village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, a co-type locality.
This page provides mineralogical data about Taneyamalite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3880
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3880:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
abc1b56c-1d9a-4f89-95a5-b7bc9db0da5a

IMA Classification of TaneyamaliteHide

Classification of TaneyamaliteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
9.DH.65

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
H : Inosilicates with 4-periodic single chains, Si4O12
Dana 8th ed.:
69.2.3.2

69 : INOSILICATES Chains with Side Branches or Loops
2 : Chains with Side Branches or Loops with P>2
Hey's CIM Ref.:
16.16.16

16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
16 : Aluminosilicates of Mn

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference
TnyIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of TaneyamaliteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Greenish-grey-yellow
Streak:
Light yellow
Hardness:
5 - 6 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect to good on (010), fair on (100).
Density:
3.30 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.30(4) g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of TaneyamaliteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.646 - 1.697 nβ = 1.664 - 1.720 nγ = 1.676 - 1.732
2V:
Measured: 70° , Calculated: 70° to 76°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.030 - 0.035
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
Relatively strong.
Optical Extinction:
Nearly parallel.
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
α = β = nearly colourless; γ = pale yellow.
Comments:
Absorption: Z > Y >= X.
Elongation positive.

Chemistry of TaneyamaliteHide

Mindat Formula:
(Na,Ca)(Mn,Mg,Fe)12Si12(O,OH)44
Elements listed:
Ca, Fe, H, Mg, Mn, Na, O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
Ti,Al,Ca,K,H2O

Crystallography of TaneyamaliteHide

Crystal System:
Triclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.193(5) Å, b = 9.792(32) Å, c = 9.525(25) Å
α = 90.5°, β = 70.53°, γ = 108.57°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.041 : 1 : 0.973
Unit Cell V:
844.59 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Comment:
Point Group: 1 or 1; Space Group: P1 or P1.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
9.155 Å(100)
3.252 Å(37)
2.774 Å(24)
7.948 Å(22)
2.202 Å(21)
2.665 Å(18)
3.067 Å(17)
Comments:
Aoki et al. (1981) give quite different data.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
39 : High-𝑃 metamorphism (blueschist, eclogite, ultrahigh 𝑃 facies)
40 : Regional metamorphism (greenschist, amphibolite, granulite facies)

Type Occurrence of TaneyamaliteHide

Co-Type Localities:
ⓘ Taneyama mine, Toyo, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
ⓘ Iwaizawa mine, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
General Appearance of Type Material:
Filling small seams and fissures in caryopilite and quartz-hematite.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Department of Geology, Kyushu University, Hakozaki; Sakurai Museum, Tokyo; National Science Museum, Tokyo, Japan; National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 142945.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Metamorphic manganese ore.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
QuartzHematiteChamositeBannisterite
Reference:
Aoki, Y., Akasako, H., Ishida, K. (1981): Taneyamalite, a new manganese silicate mineral from the Taneyama mine, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Mineral. J. 10, 385-395.

Synonyms of TaneyamaliteHide

Other Language Names for TaneyamaliteHide

Japanese:種山石
Spanish:Taneyamalita

Relationship of Taneyamalite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Deerite-Howieite Group
Other Members of this group:
Deerite(Fe,Mn)6(Fe,Al)3[Si6O17]O3(OH)5Mon. 2/m : P21/b
HowieiteNa(Fe,Mn)10(Fe,Al)2Si12O31(OH)13Tric.
JohninnesiteNa2Mn2+9Mg7(OH)8[AsO4]2[Si6O17]2Tric.

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.DH.Gageite-2M(Mn,Mg,Zn)42Si16O54(OH)40Mon. 2/m
9.DH.BavsiiteBa2V2O2[Si4O12]Tet. 4/m : I4/m
9.DH.DevilliersiteCa4Ca2Fe3+10O4[(Fe3+10Si2)O36]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.YuzuxiangiteSr3Fe3+(Si2O6)2(OH) · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
9.DH.LouisfuchsiteCa2(Mg4Ti2)(Al4Si2)O20Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.05LeucophaniteNaCaBeSi2O6FOrth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
9.DH.10OhmiliteSr3(Ti,Fe3+)(Si4O12)(O,OH) · 2-3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
9.DH.15HaradaiteSrVSi2O7Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.DH.15SuzukiiteBaVSi2O7Orth.
9.DH.20BatisiteBaNaNaTi2(Si4O12)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Imma
9.DH.20Shcherbakovite(K,Ba)KNa(Ti,Nb)2(Si4O12)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Imma
9.DH.20NoonkanbahiteBaKNaTi2(Si4O12)O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Imma
9.DH.25TaikaniteSr3BaMn2+2(Si4O12)O2Mon. 2 : B2
9.DH.30KrauskopfiteBaSi2O5 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DH.35Balangeroite(Mg,Fe2+,Fe3+,Mn2+)42Si16O54(OH)40Mon. 2/m
9.DH.35GageiteMn21(Si4O12)2O3(OH)20Mon. 2/m
9.DH.40AenigmatiteNa4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40DorriteCa4(Mg3Fe3+9)O4(Si3Al8Fe3+O36)Tric.
9.DH.40HøgtuvaiteCa4[Fe2+6Fe3+6]O4[Si8Be2Al2O36]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40KrinoviteNa2Mg4Cr3+2(Si6O18)O2Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40Makarochkinite(Ca,Na)4[Fe2+8Fe3+2Ti2]O4[Si8Be2Al2O36]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40RhöniteCa4[Mg8Fe3+2Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40SerendibiteCa4[Mg6Al6]O4[Si6B3Al3O36]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40WelshiteCa4Mg9Sb3O4[Si6Be3AlFe2O36]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40WilkinsoniteNa2Fe2+4Fe3+2(Si6O18)O2Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40LeucorhöniteCa2(Mg,Fe3+,Al)6(Si,Al)6O20Tric.
9.DH.40KuratiteCa2(Fe2+5Ti)O2[Si4Al2O18]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40KhesiniteCa4(Mg3Fe3+9)O4(Fe3+9Si3)O36Tric. 1 : P1
9.DH.40UM1991-29-SiO:FeMgNaNa4(Mg5Fe3+7)O4[Si9Fe3+3O36]
9.DH.45SapphirineMg4(Mg3Al9)O4[Si3Al9O36]Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DH.50Khmaralite(Mg,Al,Fe)16[(Al,Si,Be)12O36]O4Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DH.55Surinamite(Mg,Fe)3Al4BeSi3O16Mon. 2/m
9.DH.55UM1988-26-SiO:AlMgMg4Al2O[Si3Al2O15]
9.DH.60Deerite(Fe,Mn)6(Fe,Al)3[Si6O17]O3(OH)5Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DH.65HowieiteNa(Fe,Mn)10(Fe,Al)2Si12O31(OH)13Tric.
9.DH.70JohninnesiteNa2Mn2+9Mg7(OH)8[AsO4]2[Si6O17]2Tric.
9.DH.75AgrelliteNaCa2Si4O10FTric. 1 : P1

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 TaneyamaliteHide

References for TaneyamaliteHide

Localities for TaneyamaliteHide

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.
Japan
 
  • Kochi Prefecture
    • Nankoku city
Minakawa et al. (2008)
  • Kumamoto Prefecture
    • Yatsushiro City
      • Toyo
Aoki et al. (1981)
  • Saitama Prefecture
    • Hanno City
Satoshi Matsubara (1981)
USA
 
  • California
    • Sonoma County
      • Coast Range
        • Cazadero
Analysis in: DHZ
    • Stanislaus County
      • Ladd-Buckeye Mining District
        • Mount Oso
Huebner +5 other references
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