Turanite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Turanite
Formula:
Cu5(VO4)2(OH)4
Colour:
Green, olive-green
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
4½ - 5
Specific Gravity:
4.25
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named after the Turan region, a term used particularly in the 19th century, to designate a region encompassing modern Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and northern parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The region includes the type locality.
This page provides mineralogical data about Turanite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4058
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4058:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
208beb73-0394-42e5-b13b-08ca27d4359a
IMA Classification of Turanite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Cu2+5(VO4)2(OH)4
First published:
1909
Classification of Turanite
8.BB.70
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
41.4.4.1
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
4 : (AB)5(XO4)2Zq
41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
4 : (AB)5(XO4)2Zq
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 |
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Trn | 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 Turanite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Green, olive-green
Hardness:
4½ - 5 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN50=436 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
on (011)
on (011)
Density:
4.25 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.452 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Turanite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 2.000 nβ = 2.010 nγ = 2.020
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.020
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Very High
Dispersion:
r > v strong.
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = Brown
Y = Brown
Z = Green
Y = Brown
Z = Green
Chemistry of Turanite
Mindat Formula:
Cu5(VO4)2(OH)4
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Turanite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.3834 Å, b = 6.2736 Å, c = 6.8454 Å
α = 86.169°, β = 91.681°, γ = 92.425°
α = 86.169°, β = 91.681°, γ = 92.425°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.858 : 1 : 1.091
Unit Cell V:
230.38 ų
Z:
1
Morphology:
Reniform crusts and spherical concretions with a radial-fibrous structure. Tabular crystals
Twinning:
Polysynthetic twinning noted in all crystals.
Crystal Structure
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0005935 | Turanite | Sokolova E V, Hawthorne F C, Karpenko V V, Agakhanov A A, Pautov L A (2004) Turanite, Cu5(VO4)2(OH)4, from the Tyuya-Muyun radium-uranium deposit, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan: A new structure for an old mineral The Canadian Mineralogist 42 731-739 | 2004 | Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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4.76 Å | (100) |
7.25 Å | (80) |
2.56 Å | (60) |
2.70 Å | (40) |
2.47 Å | (30) |
2.29 Å | (30) |
2.11 Å | (30) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] | |
47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Turanite
General Appearance of Type Material:
spherulite aggregates
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Fersman Mineralogical Museum RAS (Moscow)
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Cavities in limestone from hydrothermal solutions.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Nenadkevich, K.A. (1909) Turanite and alaite, two new vanadium minerals. Izvestiya Imperatorskoy Akademii Nauk: 3: 185-187.
Other Language Names for Turanite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.BB. | Tilasite | CaMg(AsO4)F |
8.BB.X | Arsenowagnerite | Mg2(AsO4)F |
8.BB. | Moabite | NiFe3+(PO4)O |
8.BB. | Karlditmarite | Cu9O4(PO4)2(SO4)2 |
8.BB. | Milkovoite | Cu4O(PO4)(AsO4) |
8.BB. | Paulgrothite | Cu9Fe3+O4(PO4)4Cl3 |
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+2(PO4)F |
8.BB.10 | Zwieselite | Fe2+2(PO4)F |
8.BB.15 | Sarkinite | Mn2+2(AsO4)(OH) |
8.BB.15 | Triploidite | Mn2+2(PO4)(OH) |
8.BB.15 | Wagnerite | (Mg,Fe2+)2(PO4)F |
8.BB.15 | Wolfeite | Fe2+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.15 | Unnamed (Sb-analogue of Auriacusite) | Fe3+Cu2+[(Sb,As)O4]O |
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 | Mn2+2(AsO4)(OH) |
8.BB.30 | Libethenite | Cu2(PO4)(OH) |
8.BB.30 | Olivenite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
8.BB.30 | Zincolibethenite | CuZn(PO4)(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+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
8.BB.40 | Hentschelite | CuFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
8.BB.40 | Lazulite | MgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
8.BB.40 | Scorzalite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
8.BB.40 | Wilhelmkleinite | ZnFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 |
8.BB.45 | Trolleite | Al4(PO4)3(OH)3 |
8.BB.45 | Yaroshevskite | Cu9O2(VO4)4Cl2 |
8.BB.45 | Dokuchaevite | Cu8O2(VO4)3Cl3 |
8.BB.50 | Namibite | Cu(BiO)2(VO4)(OH) |
8.BB.50 | Aleutite | [Cu5O2](AsO4)(VO4) · (Cu,K,Pb,Rb,Cs,)Cl |
8.BB.52a | Ericlaxmanite | Cu4O(AsO4)2 |
8.BB.52b | Kozyrevskite | Cu4O(AsO4)2 |
8.BB.55 | Phosphoellenbergerite | (Mg,◻)2Mg12(PO4,PO3OH)6(PO3OH,CO3)2(OH)6 |
8.BB.55 | Popovite | Cu5O2(AsO4)2 |
8.BB.60 | Urusovite | CuAl(AsO4)O |
8.BB.65 | Theoparacelsite | Cu3(As2O7)(OH)2 |
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+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
8.BB.90 | Richellite | CaFe3+2(PO4)2(OH,F)2 |
8.BB.90 | Zinclipscombite | ZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 |
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.
Internet Links for Turanite
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References for Turanite
Reference List:
Karpenko, V. Y., Agakhanov, A. A., Pautov, L. A., Sokolova, E. V., Hawthorne, F., Bekenova, G. K. (2005) Turanite from Tyuya-Muyun, Kirgizia: new data on mineral. New Data on Minerals, 40. Moscow. 37-43
Localities for Turanite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Kyrgyzstan (TL) | |
| Nenadkevich et al. (1909) +4 other references |
Nenadkevich et al. (1909) +3 other references | |
Nenadkevich et al. (1926) | |
Mexico | |
| Jones et al. (2021) |
USA | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Rocks & Minerals +1 other reference |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
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Unnamed prospect, Manhattan Mining District, Toquima Range, Nye County, Nevada, USA