Zincolibethenite
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Olivenite Group
Structurally distinct, intermediate member of the solid solution series between Libethenite and synthetic orthorhombic Zn2[OH|PO4] with a Zn:Cu ratio of (ideally) 1:1; Zn and Cu atoms are ordered on two different sites in the crystal structure.
Phosphate analogue of Zincolivenite.
Structurally distinct, intermediate member of the solid solution series between Libethenite and synthetic orthorhombic Zn2[OH|PO4] with a Zn:Cu ratio of (ideally) 1:1; Zn and Cu atoms are ordered on two different sites in the crystal structure.
Phosphate analogue of Zincolivenite.
Classification of Zincolibethenite
Approved
Approval Year:
2003
8.BB.30
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 about 1:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 about 1:1
Physical Properties of Zincolibethenite
Colour:
Bright green, bluish tint
Optical Data of Zincolibethenite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.660 nβ = 1.705 nγ = 1.715
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.055
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Chemical Properties of Zincolibethenite
Formula:
CuZn(PO4)(OH)
IMA Formula:
CuZnPO4OH
Crystallography of Zincolibethenite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnnm
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.3263 Å, b = 8.2601 Å, c = 5.8771 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.008 : 1 : 0.712
Unit Cell Volume:
V 404.20 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.87 | (39) |
| 4.79 | (100) |
| 3.699 | (22) |
| 2.935 | (33) |
| 2.632 | (47) |
| 2.405 | (19) |
| 2.304 | (18) |
Type Occurrence of Zincolibethenite
Relationship of Zincolibethenite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Group:
| Adamite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) |
| Auriacusite | Fe3+Cu2+(AsO4)O |
| Eveite | Mn22+(AsO4)(OH) |
| Libethenite | Cu2(PO4)(OH) |
| Olivenite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
| Zincolivenite | CuZn(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.X | Arsenowagnerite | Mg2(AsO4)F |
| 8.BB.05 | Amblygonite | LiAl(PO4)F |
| 8.BB.05 | Montebrasite | LiAl(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.05 | Tavorite | LiFe3+(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.10 | Triplite | (Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)(F,OH) |
| 8.BB.10 | Zwieselite | (Fe2+,Mn2+)2(PO4)F |
| 8.BB.15 | Sarkinite | Mn22+(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.15 | Triploidite | (Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.15 | Wagnerite | (Mg,Fe2+)2(PO4)F |
| 8.BB.15 | Wolfeite | (Fe2+,Mn2+)2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.15 | Stanĕkite | (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(PO4)O |
| 8.BB.15 | Joosteite | Mn2+(Mn3+,Fe3+)(PO4)O |
| 8.BB.15 | Hydroxylwagnerite | Mg2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.20 | Holtedahlite | Mg2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.20 | Satterlyite | (Fe2+,Mg,Fe)12(PO4)5(PO3OH)(OH,O)6 |
| 8.BB.25 | Althausite | Mg4(PO4)2(OH,O)(F,☐) |
| 8.BB.30 | Adamite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Eveite | Mn22+(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Libethenite | Cu2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Olivenite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Zincolivenite | CuZn(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.30 | Auriacusite | Fe3+Cu2+(AsO4)O |
| 8.BB.35 | Paradamite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.35 | Tarbuttite | Zn2(PO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.40 | Barbosalite | Fe2+Fe23+(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.40 | Hentschelite | CuFe23+(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.40 | Lazulite | (Mg,Fe2+)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.40 | Scorzalite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.40 | Wilhelmkleinite | ZnFe23+(AsO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.45 | Trolleite | Al4(PO4)3(OH)3 |
| 8.BB.50 | Namibite | Cu(BiO)2(VO4)(OH) |
| 8.BB.55 | Phosphoellenbergerite | (Mg,◻)2Mg12(PO4,PO3OH)6(PO3OH,CO3)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BB.60 | Urusovite | CuAl(AsO4)O |
| 8.BB.65 | Theoparacelsite | Cu3(As2O7)(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.70 | Turanite | Cu5(VO4)2(OH)4 |
| 8.BB.75 | Stoiberite | Cu5(VO4)2O2 |
| 8.BB.80 | Fingerite | Cu11(VO4)6O2 |
| 8.BB.85 | Averievite | Cu6(VO4)2O2Cl2 |
| 8.BB.90 | Lipscombite | Fe2+Fe23+(PO4)2(OH)2 |
| 8.BB.90 | Richellite | CaFe23+(PO4)2(OH,F)2 |
| 8.BB.90 | Zinclipscombite | ZnFe23+(PO4)2(OH)2 |
Other Names for Zincolibethenite
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Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Zincolibethenite
Reference List:
Braithwaite, R.S.W., R.G. Pritchard, W.H. Paar & R.A.D. Pattrick (2005) A new mineral, zincolibethenite, CuZnPO4OH, a stoichiometric species of specific site occupancy. Mineralogical Magazine, 69, 145-153.
Williams, P.A., P. Leverett, W.D. Birch, D.E. Hibbs, U. Kolitsch and T. Mihajlović (2006) Zinc-rich zincolibethenite from Broken Hill, New South Wales. Australian Journal of Mineralogy: 12, 3-7.
Williams, P.A., P. Leverett, W.D. Birch, D.E. Hibbs, U. Kolitsch and T. Mihajlović (2006) Zinc-rich zincolibethenite from Broken Hill, New South Wales. Australian Journal of Mineralogy: 12, 3-7.
Internet Links for Zincolibethenite
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Localities for Zincolibethenite
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Australia | |
| P. A. Williams, P. Leverett, W. D. Birch, D. E. Hibbs, U. Kolitsch and T. Mihajlović (2006): Zinc-rich zincolibethenite from Broken Hill, New South Wales. Australian Journal of Mineralogy 12, 3-7. |
Chile | |
| maurizio dini & arturo molina collections: confirmed by semiquantitative and quantitative analysis |
France | |
| Falgayrolles (Aveyron), Le Cahier des Micromonteurs, n°3 2010 Les Mineraux de la Mine de Falgayrolles ( Aveyron ) - Favreau G., Eytier J-R., Eytier C. (2010), Les minéraux de la mine de Falgayrolles (Aveyron), Le Cahier des Micromonteurs, n°109 |
Italy | |
| Giovanni Scapin specimen |
Japan | |
| Masutomi Museum specimen and analyses (Kyoto) |
Namibia | |
| Jahn, S. (2007): Tarbuttit von der Skorpion Zink Mine, Namibia. Mineralien-Welt 18 (4), 56-66. (in German) |
Spain | |
| Calvo, M. (2015): Minerales y Minas de España. Vol. VII, Fosfatos, arseniatos y vanadatos. Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Minas de Madrid - Fundación Gómez Pardo. 479 pp |
USA | |
| Collected and analyzed by Tim Rose. |
| Steve Silva (2010) Zincolibethenite from Nevada: Optical Analysis with a Spindle Stage. International Micromounters Journal, 17, 33 & 4, 5-8. |
Zambia (TL) | |
| R. S. W. Braithwaite, R. G. Pritchard, W. H. Paar & R. A. D. Pattrick (2005): A new mineral, zincolibethenite, CuZnPO4OH, a stoichiometric species of specific site occupancy. Mineralogical Magazine, 69, 145-153; Am Min 90:1950 |
Dos Adriana Mine, Zapallar district, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile