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Fourmarierite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About FourmarieriteHide

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Paul Fourmarier
Formula:
Pb(UO2)4O3(OH)4 · 4H2O
Colour:
Red-orange to golden red, carmine red, reddish brown to brown;
Lustre:
Adamantine, Sub-Adamantine
Hardness:
3 - 4
Specific Gravity:
6.046
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
After P. Fourmarier (December 25, 1877, La Hulpe, Belgium - January 20, 1970, Liège, Belgium), Professor of Geology, University of Liége, Belgium.
This page provides mineralogical data about Fourmarierite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1587
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1587:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
97a5232a-32c0-4836-88d5-09f84c8b86ff

IMA Classification of FourmarieriteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Pb1-xO3-2x(UO2)4(OH)4+2x · 4H2O
First published:
1924

Classification of FourmarieriteHide

4.GB.25

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
G : Uranyl Hydroxides
B : With additional cations (K, Ca, Ba, Pb, etc.); with mainly UO2(O,OH)5 pentagonal polyhedra
5.9.2.1

5 : OXIDES CONTAINING URANIUM OR THORIUM
9 : Miscellaneous
7.16.24

7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
16 : Oxides of U

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of FourmarieriteHide

Adamantine, Sub-Adamantine
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Red-orange to golden red, carmine red, reddish brown to brown;
Hardness:
3 - 4 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {001} perfect; {100} imperfect.
Density:
6.046 g/cm3 (Measured)    5.98 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of FourmarieriteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.850 - 1.865 nβ = 1.885 - 1.920 nγ = 1.890 - 1.970
2V:
Measured: 50° to 55°, Calculated: 40° to 84°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.040 - 0.105
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Very High
Dispersion:
r > v strong
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
Shades of yellow and orange

X = c = colourless
Y = b = pale yellow
Z = a = yellow

Chemistry of FourmarieriteHide

Mindat Formula:
Pb(UO2)4O3(OH)4 · 4H2O

Crystallography of FourmarieriteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mm2 - Pyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 13.986(4) Å, b = 16.400(5) Å, c = 14.293(9) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.853 : 1 : 0.872
Unit Cell V:
3,278.39 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Tabular {001} and usually elongated [010]. {001} striated [010].
Comment:
Space Group: Bb21m

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0005671FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005672FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005673FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005674FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005675FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005676FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005677FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005678FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005679FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shinkolobwe, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005680FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-74920000293
0005681FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005682FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-7492000Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo0293
0005683FourmarieriteLi Y, Burns P C (2000) Investigations of crystal-chemical variability in lead uranyl oxide hydrates. II. Fourmarierite The Canadian Mineralogist 38 737-74920000293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.562 Å(100)
3.169 Å(100)
7.12 Å(80)
3.523 Å(50)
2.512 Å(50)
1.975 Å(50)
2.739 Å(20)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of FourmarieriteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
1) Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, 124-181.
2) Laboratory of Mineralogy, University of Liège, 16871 and 16872.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Oxidized zone of a uranium deposit
Reference:
Buttgenbach, H. (1924) Minéralogie du Congo Belge. La fourmariérite nouvelle espèce minérale. Annales de la Société Géologique de Belgique: 47: C41-C43.

Other Language Names for FourmarieriteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
39 photos of Fourmarierite associated with UranophaneCa(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O
24 photos of Fourmarierite associated with UraniniteUO2
21 photos of Fourmarierite associated with Studtite[(UO2)(O2)(H2O)2] · H2O
17 photos of Fourmarierite associated with BecquereliteCa(UO2)6O4(OH)6 · 8H2O
8 photos of Fourmarierite associated with MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
8 photos of Fourmarierite associated with Rutherfordine(UO2)CO3
7 photos of Fourmarierite associated with Clarkeite(Na,Ca,Pb)(UO2)O(OH) · 0-1H2O
6 photos of Fourmarierite associated with KasolitePb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O
6 photos of Fourmarierite associated with VandendriesscheitePbU7O22 · 12H2O
5 photos of Fourmarierite associated with WölsendorfitePb7(UO2)14O19(OH)4 · 12H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.GB.05AgrinieriteK2(Ca,Sr)[(UO2)3O3(OH)2]2 · 5H2OMon. m : Bm
4.GB.05CompreignaciteK2(UO2)6O4(OH)6 · 7H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
4.GB.05RameauiteK2Ca(UO2)6O6(OH)4 · 6H2OMon. m : Bb
4.GB.10BecquereliteCa(UO2)6O4(OH)6 · 8H2OOrth. mm2 : Pna21
4.GB.10BillietiteBa(UO2)6O4(OH)6 · 4-8H2OOrth. mm2
4.GB.10ProtasiteBa(UO2)3O3(OH)2 · 3H2OMon. m
4.GB.15Richetite(Fe3+,Mg)Pb 8.6(UO2)36O36(OH)24 · 41H2O Tric. 1 : P1
4.GB.20BauranoiteBa(UO2)2(OH)6 · 1-2H2O
4.GB.20Calciouranoite(Ca,Ba,Pb)U2O7 · 5H2O
4.GB.20Metacalciouranoite(Ca,Ba,Pb,K2)U2O7 · 2H2O
4.GB.30WölsendorfitePb7(UO2)14O19(OH)4 · 12H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
4.GB.35MasuyitePb(UO2)3O3(OH)2 · 3H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
4.GB.40MetavandendriesscheitePbU7O22 · nH2O n < 12Orth.
4.GB.40VandendriesscheitePbU7O22 · 12H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
4.GB.45VandenbrandeiteCu(UO2)(OH)4Tric. 1 : P1
4.GB.50SayritePb2(UO2)5O6(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m
4.GB.55CuritePb3(H2O)2[(UO2)4O4(OH)3]2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
4.GB.60Iriginite(UO2)Mo2O7 · 3H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcm
4.GB.65UranosphaeriteBi(UO2)O2(OH)Mon. 2/m
4.GB.70HolfertiteCaxU6+2-xTi(O8-xOH4x) · 3H2OTrig. 3 : P3
4.GB.75Carlosbarbosaite(UO2)2Nb2O6(OH)2 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
4.GB.80GauthieriteKPb[(UO2)7O5(OH)7] · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
4.GB.85KroupaiteKPb0.5[(UO2)8O4(OH)10] · 10H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
4.GB.90LeesiteK(H2O)2[(UO2)4O2(OH)5] · 3H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
4.GB.95ShinkolobweitePb1.25[U5+(H2O)2(U6+O2)5O8(OH)2](H2O)5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
4.GB.95NollmotziteMg[U5+(U6+O2)2O4F3] · 4H2OMon. m : Bm

Fluorescence of FourmarieriteHide

Not fluorescent.

Other InformationHide

Thermal Behaviour:
Blackens when heated in air but does not fuse.
Notes:
Easily soluble in acids to a yellow solution.
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 FourmarieriteHide

References for FourmarieriteHide

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Localities for FourmarieriteHide

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.
Australia
 
  • Northern Territory
    • West Arnhem Region
      • Kakadu
Waite & Payne (1993)
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Mühlbach am Hochkönig
        • Mitterberg mining district
Strasser (1989)
Brazil
 
  • Bahia
Pires et al. (2014)
  • Minas Gerais
    • Conselheiro Pena
      • Barra do Cuieté
Bermanec et al. (2011) +1 other reference
Scholz et al. (2014)
Canada
 
  • Northwest Territories
    • North Slave Region
      • Great Bear Lake
Traill (1983)
  • Québec
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Baie-James
        • Otish Mountains
SASSANO et al. (1987)
  • Saskatchewan
Rich et al. (1977)
China
 
  • Guangdong
    • Shaoguan
      • Wengyuan Co.
Long Lu et al. (2006)
  • Hunan
Aizhen Wang (1992)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Příbram District
      • Háje
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1) +2 other references
Plášil J. et al. (2008)
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Jáchymov
        • Svornost Mine
Desor (04/2022) +1 other reference
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jeseník District
      • Javorník
        • Horní Hoštice
        • Zálesí
Sejkora (1994)
DR Congo (TL)
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kambove Territory
      • Shinkolobwe
Buttgenbach (1924) +1 other reference
  • Lualaba
    • Mutshatsha
      • Kolwezi
erronerously reported
France
 
  • Brittany
    • Morbihan
      • Pontivy
        • Guern
- (1998)
  • Occitanie
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Le Puech
Fred Bonnet Collection
Gabon
 
  • Haut-Ogooué Province
    • Léboumbi-Leyou Department
Jensen et al. (2002)
Janusz Janeczek (1999)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Rottweil
        • Schenkenzell
          • Wittichen
            • Böckelsbach valley
54 (in German) +1 other reference
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Kirchenlamitz
          • Großschloppen
Weiß (1990)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Schwandorf District
        • Schwarzach bei Nabburg
          • Wölsendorf
Weiß (1990)
        • Stulln
Weiß (1990)
Dill et al. (2010)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
Wittern (2001)
Lapis 30 (7/8)
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Königstein
René (2018)
    • Vogtlandkreis
Gröbner et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Bélapátfalva District
      • Nagyvisnyó
GEODA 2004
India
 
  • Rajasthan
American Mineralogist: 41: 127-133
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Colico
        • Piona Peninsula
Vignola P. et al. (2011)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Evje og Hornnes
      • Åvesland
Åmli (1969)
    • Froland
Åmli (1975)
Neumann (1985)
    • Lindesnes
      • Vigeland
Sverdrup (1959)
  • Buskerud
    • Krødsherad
Neumann (1985)
    • Ringerike
Neumann (1985)
  • Nordland
    • Hamarøy
      • Drag
        • Eivollen
Husdal (2019)
    • Narvik
Husdal (2023)
  • Østfold
    • Sarpsborg
      • Ryen
Neumann (1985)
  • Telemark
    • Tokke
      • Klauvreid
Larsen. A.O. & Åsheim (2008)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Stronie Śląskie
Eligiusz Szełęg collection (SEM/EDS identification) +1 other reference
pl.wikipedia.org (2006)
Russia
 
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Krasnokamensky District
      • Krasnokamensk
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data 2012
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Spišská Nová Ves District
      • Hnilec
Števko M. (2022)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Conthey
      • Nendaz
        • Siviez
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Saint-Maurice
      • Salvan
        • Les Marécottes
          • La Creusaz
Stalder et al. (1998) +1 other reference
Ukraine
 
  • Kirovohrad Oblast
    • Central Ukrainian Uranium Province
Dudar et al. (2018)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Apache County
      • Cane Valley Mining District
        • Yazzie Mesa
          • Monument No. 2 channel
Frondel (1956) +4 other references
  • Colorado
    • Chaffee County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Grand County
      • Wheeler Basin
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Jefferson County
      • Critchell area
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Ralston Buttes Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Mesa County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Routt County
      • Slavonia Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Saguache County
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Connecticut
    • Middlesex County
      • Haddam
        • Haddam Neck
Schooner (circa 1980s)
  • Maine
    • Oxford County
      • Greenwood
King et al. (1994)
      • Newry
King et al. (1994) +1 other reference
  • New Hampshire
    • Grafton County
      • Grafton
Frondel (1956) +1 other reference
    • Strafford County
      • Strafford
        • Parker Mountain
Rocks & Minerals 80:4 pp234-241 +1 other reference
  • New York
    • Essex County
      • Crown Point Township
Jensen (1978)
Robinson et al. (2007)
    • Mitchell County
      • Deake
Carolina Geoloogical Society +1 other reference
USGS Trace Element Investigation Report ... +1 other reference
    • Yancey County
      • Celo
        • Micaville
Warner et al. (2009)
  • South Dakota
    • Custer County
      • Custer Mining District
        • Fourmile
Smith et al. (2000)
Rocks & Minerals: 60: 117-118.
USGS Bull 1063F
    • Fall River County
      • Edgemont Uranium Mining District
USGS Bull 1063F
    • Pennington County
      • Keystone Mining District
        • Keystone
Rocks & Min.:10:147 & 60:112
  • Utah
    • Emery County
      • San Rafael Swell Mining District
Bullock (1981)
Thompson et al. (1955) +1 other reference
Page et al. (1956) +3 other references
 
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