Gamyanin, G.M., Zhdanov, Yu.Yu., Zayakina, N.V., Gamyanina, V.F., Suknev, V.S. (2006) Mangazeite, Al2(SO4)(OH)4•3H2O – a new mineral. Proceedings of the Russian Mineralogical Society: 135(4): 20–24.

Classification of MangazeiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):

7.DE.05

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H₂O
E : With only medium-sized cations; unclassified

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Symbol	Source	Reference
Mgz	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 MangazeiteHide

Lustre:

Vitreous

Transparency:

Transparent

Colour:

Pale yellowish, white, colorless

Streak:

White

Hardness:

1 - 2 on Mohs scale

Cleavage:

None Observed

Parting:

None

Density:

2.15 g/cm³ (Calculated)

Optical Data of MangazeiteHide

Type:

Biaxial

RI values:

n_α = 1.525(9) n_γ = 1.545(9)

Max Birefringence:

δ = 0.020

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Surface Relief:

Moderate

Chemistry of MangazeiteHide

Mindat Formula:

Al₂(SO₄)(OH)₄ · 3H₂O

Elements listed:

Al, H, O, S - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of MangazeiteHide

Crystal System:

Triclinic

Cell Parameters:

a = 8.286(5) Å, b = 9.385(5) Å, c = 11.35(1) Å
α = 96.1(1)°, β = 98.9(1)°, γ = 96.6(1)°

Ratio:

a:b:c = 0.883 : 1 : 1.209

Unit Cell V:

859.27 Å³ (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Comment:

Point Group: 1 or 1; Space Group: P1 or P1.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
4.258 Å	(100)
7.59 Å	(49)
4.060 Å	(48)
7.16 Å	(46)
3.912 Å	(43)
8.14 Å	(19)
4.520 Å	(13)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Paragenetic Mode	Earliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event	<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]

Type Occurrence of MangazeiteHide

Type Locality:

ⓘ Mangazeiskoe Sn-Ag deposit, Mangazeisky ore cluster, Western Verkhoyansk District, Verkhoyansk Silver Province, Verkhoyansk Fold Belt, Sakha, Russia

General Appearance of Type Material:

Radial-fibrous aggregates of thin lamellar fibres to 40 μm long and 1 μm thick

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

A. E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (catalog no. 3291/1).

Geological Setting of Type Material:

In intensely fissured and pyritized granodiorites near a quartz-arsenopyrite vein

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Gypsum

Chlorite Group

Reference:

Download:

https://rruff.info/rruff_1.0/uploads/ZRMO135N4_20.pdf

Synonyms of MangazeiteHide

IMA2005-021a

Relationship of Mangazeite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:

Aluminite Group

Other Members of this group:

Aluminite

Al₂(SO₄)(OH)₄ · 7H₂O

Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

7.DE.	Cossaite	(Mg_0.5,◻)Al₆(SO₄)₆(HSO₄)F₆ · 36H₂O	Trig. 3 : R3
7.DE.	Magnesioalterite	Mg₂Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₄(C₂O₄)₂(OH)₄ · ₁₇H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.DE.	Liangjunite	K₂(Mo₂O₅)(SO₄)₂ · 3H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.DE.	Fabritzite	Zn₉(SO₄)₂(OH)₁₂Cl₂ · 6H₂O	Trig. 3 : R3
7.DE.	Downsite	K₂(MoO₃)₃(SO₄) · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
7.DE.10	Carbonatecyanotrichite	Cu₄Al₂(CO₃,SO₄)(OH)₁₂ · 2H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
7.DE.10	Cyanotrichite	Cu₄Al₂(SO₄)(OH)₁₂ · 2H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
7.DE.10	UKI-1975-(SO:AlCu)	(Cu, Al, SO₄, H₂O)
7.DE.15	Schwertmannite	Fe³⁺₁₆(OH,SO₄)_12-13O₁₆ · 10-12H₂O	Tet.
7.DE.20	Tlalocite	Cu₁₀Zn₆(Te⁶⁺O₄)₂(Te⁴⁺O₃)(OH)₂₅Cl · 27H₂O	Orth.
7.DE.25	Utahite	MgCu₄Zn₂Te⁶⁺₃O₁₄(OH)₄ · 6H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.DE.35	Coquandite	Sb_6+xO_8+x(SO₄)(OH)_x(H₂O)_{1- x} (x = 0.3)	Tric. 1 : P1
7.DE.40	Osakaite	Zn₄(SO₄)(OH)₆ · 5H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.DE.42	Alterite	Zn₂Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₄(C₂O₄)₂(OH)₄ · 17H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.DE.45	Wilcoxite	MgAl(SO₄)₂F · 17H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
7.DE.45	Barrotite	Cu₉Al(HSiO₄)₂[(SO₄)(HAsO₄)_0.5](OH)₁₂ · 8H₂O	Trig. 3
7.DE.47	Tiberiobardiite	{Cu₉Al[SiO₃(OH)]₂(OH)₁₂(H₂O)₆}(SO₄)_1.5 · 10H₂O	Trig. 3 : R3
7.DE.50	Stanleyite	(V⁴⁺O)(SO₄) · 6H₂O	Orth.
7.DE.50	Bouškaite	(MoO₂)₂O(SO₃OH)₂(H₂O)₄	Tric. 1 : P1
7.DE.57	Khangalasite	Fe(SO₄)(OH) · 2H₂O	Tric.
7.DE.60	Hydrobasaluminite	Al₄(SO₄)(OH)₁₀ · 12-36H₂O	Mon.
7.DE.62	Volaschioite	Fe₄(SO₄)O₂(OH)₆ · 2H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
7.DE.65	Zaherite	Al₁₂(SO₄)₅(OH)₂₆ · 20H₂O	Tric.
7.DE.75	Camérolaite	Cu₆Al₃(OH)₁₈(H₂O)₂[Sb(OH)₆](SO₄)	Tric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:

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References for MangazeiteHide

Reference List:

Piilonen, P.C., Poirier, G., Ercit, T.S., Rowe, R., Tait, K.T. (2010) New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 95: 1594-1600.

(2023) Mangazeite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Localities for MangazeiteHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.


India
Tamil Nadu Chengalpattu district ⓘ Kalpakkam ?	Deepthi et al. (2015)

Russia
Sakha Oymyakonsky District ⓘ Upper Khangalas Creek	Kudrin et al. (2021)
Verkhoyansk Fold Belt Verkhoyansk Silver Province Western Verkhoyansk District Mangazeisky ore cluster ⓘ Mangazeiskoe Sn-Ag deposit (TL)	G. M. Gamyanin et al. (2006)

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