Hibbingite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Hibbingite
Formula:
Fe2+2(OH)3Cl
Colour:
Colorless to pale green, becoming more yellow on oxidation
Specific Gravity:
3.04 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Member of:
Name:
Named for the city of Hibbing, Minnesota, USA.
Type Locality:
Dimorph of:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1896
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1896:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4df74f02-dd2f-4bf4-8f37-5a1913e621e5
IMA Classification of Hibbingite
Approved
Approval year:
1991
First published:
1994
Classification of Hibbingite
3.DA.10a
3 : HALIDES
D : Oxyhalides, hydroxyhalides and related double halides
A : With Cu, etc., without Pb
3 : HALIDES
D : Oxyhalides, hydroxyhalides and related double halides
A : With Cu, etc., without Pb
10.1.1.2
10 : OXYHALIDES AND HYDROXYHALIDES
1 : A2(O,OH)3Xq
10 : OXYHALIDES AND HYDROXYHALIDES
1 : A2(O,OH)3Xq
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 |
---|---|---|
Hib | 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 Hibbingite
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colorless to pale green, becoming more yellow on oxidation
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
One direction, good, perhaps a parting.
One direction, good, perhaps a parting.
Density:
3.04 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Hibbingite
Type:
Biaxial
Bireflectance:
Observable
Dispersion:
Relatively strong
Optical Extinction:
Approximately parallel, length-fast.
Internal Reflections:
Green, becoming red with oxidation
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
n = 1.6-1.7
Chemistry of Hibbingite
Mindat Formula:
Fe2+2(OH)3Cl
Elements listed:
Common Impurities:
Mn,Si,Mg
Crystallography of Hibbingite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnma
Setting:
Pnma
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.3373(2) Å, b = 6.9892(2) Å, c = 9.3457(3) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.907 : 1 : 1.337
Unit Cell V:
413.95 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
platy habit
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
2.33 Å | (100) |
2.86 Å | (60) |
2.12 Å | (50) |
1.652 Å | (50) |
5.62 Å | (40) |
5.16 Å | (20) |
1.87 Å | (20) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47i : [Terrestrial weathering of meteorites] |
Geological Setting:
Weathering product of iron meteorites
Type Occurrence of Hibbingite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Grains
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Drill core library, Department of Natural Resources, Hibbing, Minnesota.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Partially serpentized trocolitic rocks.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Saini-Eidukat, B., Kucha, H. & Keppler, H. (1994): Hibbingite, gamma-Fe2(OH)3Cl, a new mineral from the Duluth Complex, Minnesota, with implications for the oxidation of Fe-bearing compounds and the transport of metals. American Mineralogist 79, 555-561.
Synonyms of Hibbingite
Other Language Names for Hibbingite
Relationship of Hibbingite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Atacamite | Cu2(OH)3Cl | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma |
Botallackite | Cu2(OH)3Cl | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
Clinoatacamite | Cu2(OH)3Cl | Mon. 2/m |
Gillardite | Cu3Ni(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Haydeeite | Cu3Mg(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1 |
Herbertsmithite | Cu3Zn(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Iyoite | MnCuCl(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
Kapellasite | Cu3Zn(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1 |
Kempite | Mn2+2(OH)3Cl | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma |
Leverettite | Cu3Co(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Misakiite | Cu3Mn(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1 |
Paratacamite | Cu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Paratacamite-(Mg) | Cu3(Mg,Cu)(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Paratacamite-(Ni) | Cu3(Ni,Cu)(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Tondiite | Cu3Mg(OH)6Cl2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Unnamed (Cu-Zn Chloride Hydroxide) | CuZnCl(OH)3 | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
Forms a series with:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
3.DA. | Centennialite | CaCu3Cl2(OH)6 · nH2O (n ~ 0.7) |
3.DA. | Muonionalustaite | Ni3(OH)4Cl2 · 4H2O |
3.DA. | Parahibbingite | Fe2(OH)3Cl |
3.DA. | Bounahasite | Cu+Cu2+2(OH)3Cl2 |
3.DA.05 | Melanothallite | Cu2Cl2O |
3.DA.10a | Atacamite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
3.DA.10b | Botallackite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
3.DA.10b | Clinoatacamite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
3.DA.10a | Kempite | Mn2+2(OH)3Cl |
3.DA.10c | Kuliginite | Fe3Mg(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10c | Paratacamite | Cu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10b | Belloite | Cu(OH)Cl |
3.DA.10c | Herbertsmithite | Cu3Zn(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10c | Kapellasite | Cu3Zn(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10c | Gillardite | Cu3Ni(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10c | Haydeeite | Cu3Mg(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10c | Leverettite | Cu3Co(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10c | Paratacamite-(Ni) | Cu3(Ni,Cu)(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10c | Tondiite | Cu3Mg(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10c | Misakiite | Cu3Mn(OH)6Cl2 |
3.DA.10b | Iyoite | MnCuCl(OH)3 |
3.DA.10b | Unnamed (Cu-Zn Chloride Hydroxide) | CuZnCl(OH)3 |
3.DA.15 | Claringbullite | Cu4ClF(OH)6 |
3.DA.15 | Barlowite | Cu4BrF(OH)6 |
3.DA.20 | Simonkolleite | Zn5Cl2(OH)8 · H2O |
3.DA.25 | Buttgenbachite | Cu19(NO3)2(OH)32Cl4 · 2H2O |
3.DA.25 | Connellite | Cu19(SO4)(OH)32Cl4 · 3H2O |
3.DA.30 | Abhurite | Sn21Cl16(OH)14O6 |
3.DA.35 | Ponomarevite | K4Cu4Cl10O |
3.DA.40 | Anthonyite | Cu(OH,Cl)2 · 3H2O |
3.DA.40 | Calumetite | CaCu4(OH)8Cl2 · 3.5H2O |
3.DA.45 | Khaidarkanite | Cu4Al3(OH)14F3 · 2H2O |
3.DA.50 | Bobkingite | Cu5Cl2(OH)8 · 2H2O |
3.DA.55 | Avdoninite | K2Cu5(OH)4Cl8 · H2O |
3.DA.60 | Droninoite | Ni6Fe3+2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2O |
3.DA.70 | Chrysothallite | K6Cu6Tl3+Cl17(OH)4 · H2O |
3.DA.70 | Dioskouriite | CaCu4Cl6(OH)4 · 4H2O |
3.DA.75 | Feodosiyite | Cu11Mg2Cl18(OH)8 · 16H2O |
3.DA.80 | Romanorlovite | K8Cu6Cl17(OH)3 |
Other Information
Notes:
Soluble in water
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 Hibbingite
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References for Hibbingite
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Localities for Hibbingite
Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
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? - 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada | |
| Elmi Assadzadeh (2014) |
| Institute on Lake Superior Geology ... +3 other references |
Chile | |
| Campos et al. (2002) |
Czech Republic | |
| Skála R. |
Denmark | |
| Buchwald et al. (1995) |
| Buchwald et al. (1995) |
Finland | |
| Vanhanen (2001) |
France | |
| Kurat et al. (2005) |
Germany | |
| www.emc2012.org.uk (2020) |
Mexico | |
| Buchwald et al. (1995) |
| Buchwald et al. (1995) |
Russia | |
| Sharygin et al. (2013) |
Dugushkina et al. (2023) | |
| Institute on Lake Superior Geology ... +4 other references |
| Institute on Lake Superior Geology ... +2 other references |
| Pekov et al. (2013) +2 other references |
| Pekov (2007) +1 other reference |
| Sokolova et al. (2011) |
South Africa | |
| Cawthorn et al. (2009) |
UK | |
| Simon et al. (2018) |
USA | |
| Buchwald et al. (1995) |
| Institute on Lake Superior Geology ... +3 other references |
| Buchwald et al. (1995) |
| Buchwald et al. (1995) |
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Hibbingite occurrences, Lake County, Minnesota, USA