Hloušekite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Hloušekite
Formula:
(Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2O
Colour:
Pale green
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
3.295 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Member of:
Name:
In honor of Dr. Jan Hloušek (10 March 1950 Karlovy Vary - 27 April 2014), collector, geologist, mineralogist and expert on Jáchymov ore area and its minerals. He wrote the encyclopaedic, two volume book Jachymov-Joachimsthal. The species honzaite is also named after him.
This page provides mineralogical data about Hloušekite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43922
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43922:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
6ce901e3-662a-4ac0-94f5-38d23898c5a2
IMA Classification of Hloušekite
Approved
Approval year:
2013
First published:
2014
Type description reference:
Plášil, J., Sejkora, J., Škoda, R., Novák, M., Kasatkin, A. V., Škácha, P., Veselovský, F., Fejfarová, K., Ondruš, P. (2014) Hloušekite, (Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2(H2O)9, a new member of the lindackerite supergroup from Jáchymov, Czech Republic. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (5) 1341-1353 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.5.16
Classification of Hloušekite
8.CE.30
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
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 |
---|---|---|
Hšk | 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 Hloušekite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Pale green
Streak:
Greyish-white
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Very brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
on {010}
on {010}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
3.295 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Hloušekite
Type:
Biaxial
RI values:
nα = 1.653(2) nγ = 1.730
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Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.077
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:
Moderate
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
In larger grains it is weakly to moderately pleochroic (α = colourless, γ = pale green to green).
Chemistry of Hloušekite
Mindat Formula:
(Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2O
Crystallography of Hloušekite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.4010(6) Å, b = 8.0041(6) Å, c = 10.3969(14) Å
α = 85.824(8)°, β = 79.873(9)°, γ = 84.655(7)°
α = 85.824(8)°, β = 79.873(9)°, γ = 84.655(7)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.8 : 1 : 1.299
Unit Cell V:
521.23 ų
Z:
1
Morphology:
Thin, lath-like crystals, locally elongated reaching up to 3 mm across.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
10.211 Å | (100) |
7.974 Å | (9) |
3.984 Å | (6) |
3.656 Å | (5) |
3.631 Å | (5) |
3.241 Å | (5) |
3.145 Å | (5) |
3.006 Å | (5) |
Comments:
From Type Description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] | |
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals |
Type Occurrence of Hloušekite
General Appearance of Type Material:
On the surface of strongly altered ore fragments containing dominant tennantite and chalcopyrite.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type material is deposited in the collections of the Department of Mineralogy and Petrology of the National Museum in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic, catalogue number P1P 3/2013.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Plášil, J., Sejkora, J., Škoda, R., Novák, M., Kasatkin, A.V., Škácha, P., Veselovský, F., Fejfarová, K., Ondruš, P. (2014) Hloušekite, (Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2(H2O)9, a new member of the lindackerite supergroup from Jáchymov, Czech Republic. Mineralogical Magazine: 78: 1341-1353.
Synonyms of Hloušekite
Relationship of Hloušekite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Lindackerite | CuCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
Pradetite | CoCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
Veselovskýite | ZnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Hloušekite associated with Babánekite | Cu3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
2 photos of Hloušekite associated with Lavendulan | NaCaCu5(AsO4)4Cl · 5H2O |
1 photo of Hloušekite associated with Veselovskýite | ZnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
1 photo of Hloušekite associated with Slavkovite | Cu13(AsO4)6(AsO3OH)4 · 23H2O |
1 photo of Hloušekite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
1 photo of Hloušekite associated with Lindackerite | CuCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.CE.X | Babánekite | Cu3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE. | Monteneroite | Cu2+Mn2+2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.05 | Chudobaite | (Mg,Zn)5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
8.CE.05 | Geigerite | Mn2+5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
8.CE.10 | Newberyite | Mg(PO3OH) · 3H2O |
8.CE.15 | Brassite | Mg(HAsO4) · 4H2O |
8.CE.20 | Phosphorrösslerite | Mg(PO3OH) · 7H2O |
8.CE.20 | Rösslerite | Mg(HAsO4) · 7H2O |
8.CE.25 | Metaswitzerite | Mn2+3(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
8.CE.25 | Switzerite | Mn2+3(PO4)2 · 7H2O |
8.CE.30 | Lindackerite | CuCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
8.CE.30 | Ondrušite | CaCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
8.CE.30 | Veselovskýite | ZnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
8.CE.30 | Pradetite | CoCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
8.CE.30 | Klajite | MnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9-10H2O |
8.CE.35 | Bobierrite | Mg3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Annabergite | Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Arupite | Ni3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Barićite | (Mg,Fe)3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Erythrite | Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Ferrisymplesite | Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
8.CE.40 | Hörnesite | Mg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Köttigite | Zn3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Manganohörnesite | Mn2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Parasymplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Vivianite | Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.40 | Pakhomovskyite | Co3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.45 | Symplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
8.CE.50 | Cattiite | Mg3(PO4)2 · 22H2O |
8.CE.55 | Koninckite | Fe3+PO4 · 3H2O |
8.CE.60 | Kaňkite | FeAsO4 · 3.5H2O |
8.CE.60 | Hilarionite | Fe3+2(SO4)(AsO4)(OH) · 6H2O |
8.CE.65 | Steigerite | Al(VO4) · 3H2O |
8.CE.70 | Metaschoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 6H2O |
8.CE.70 | Schoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 8H2O |
8.CE.75 | Malhmoodite | FeZr(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
8.CE.75 | Zigrasite | MgZr(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
8.CE.75 | UM2009-11-PO:CaHZr | CaZr[PO4]2 · 4H2O |
8.CE.80 | Santabarbaraite | Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
8.CE.85 | Metaköttigite | (Zn,Fe,Fe)3(AsO4)2 · 8(H2O,OH) |
8.CE.90 | Slavkovite | Cu13(AsO4)6(AsO3OH)4 · 23H2O |
Fluorescence of Hloušekite
Does not fluoresce under shortwave or longwave ultraviolet radiation
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 Hloušekite
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References for Hloušekite
Reference List:
Williams, P. A., Hatert, F., Pasero, M., Mills, S. J. (2013) New minerals and nomenclature modifications approved in 2013. CNMNC Newsletter No.17. Mineralogical Magazine, 77 (7) 2997-3005 doi:10.1180/minmag.2013.077.7.09
Plášil, J., Sejkora, J., Škoda, R., Novák, M., Kasatkin, A. V., Škácha, P., Veselovský, F., Fejfarová, K., Ondruš, P. (2014) Hloušekite, (Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2(H2O)9, a new member of the lindackerite supergroup from Jáchymov, Czech Republic. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (5) 1341-1353 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.5.16
Localities for Hloušekite
Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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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.
Czech Republic (TL) | |
| Williams et al. (2013) +2 other references |
France | |
| Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ... |
Germany | |
| Blaß et al. (2016) |
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