Caryinite
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About Caryinite
Formula:
(Na,Pb)(Ca,Na)CaMn2+2(AsO4)3
Colour:
Brown to yellowish brown; light yellow-brown in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Resinous, Greasy
Hardness:
4
Specific Gravity:
4.29
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named by C. Lundström in 1874 from the Greek κορύινος meaning "in error", not from καρύινος meaning "nut-brown coloured" in allusion to its colour. The original spelling was changed by Edward Dana in 1892.
Type Locality:
Alluaudite Group.
Chemically very similar to manganberzeliite.
Compare also the chemically similar piccoliite.
Chemically very similar to manganberzeliite.
Compare also the chemically similar piccoliite.
Classification of Caryinite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
7/A.06-120
8.AC.10
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
A : Phosphates, etc. without additional anions, without H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
A : Phosphates, etc. without additional anions, without H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
38.2.2.1
38 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, AND VANADATES
2 : (AB)5(XO4)3
38 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, AND VANADATES
2 : (AB)5(XO4)3
20.5.9
20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
5 : Arsenates of Ti and Pb
20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
5 : Arsenates of Ti and Pb
Physical Properties of Caryinite
Resinous, Greasy
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Brown to yellowish brown; light yellow-brown in transmitted light.
Streak:
Light brown
Hardness:
4 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
Distinct on {110} and {010}; (110) ^ (110) ~49°15'.
Distinct on {110} and {010}; (110) ^ (110) ~49°15'.
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.29 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.486 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Caryinite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.776(5) nβ = 1.780(5) nγ = 1.805(5)
2V:
Measured: 38° to 44°, Calculated: 46°
Birefringence:
0.029
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.029

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 slight
Optical Extinction:
XYZ = cab
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemical Properties of Caryinite
Formula:
(Na,Pb)(Ca,Na)CaMn2+2(AsO4)3
Crystallography of Caryinite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.855(2) Å, b = 13.147(3) Å, c = 11.479(4) Å
β = 98.97(2)°
β = 98.97(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.521 : 1 : 0.873
Unit Cell V:
1,021.87 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Cleavable masses, fine grained massive and veins to 10cm.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
6.52 | (40) |
4.13 | (40) |
3.27 | (40) |
2.99 | (50) |
2.83 | (100) |
2.79 | (40) |
2.68 | (60) |
1.69 | (50) |
Comments:
ICDD 20-224
Type Occurrence of Caryinite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Natural History Museum, Stockholm, Sweden 221444
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Veinlets in a skarn in a Mn-Fe metamorphosed orebody.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Other Language Names for Caryinite
Relationship of Caryinite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Alluaudite | (Na,Ca)Mn2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2(PO4)3 | Mon. |
Alluaudite-Ca□ | □4Ca4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Alluaudite-Na□ | □4Na4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Arseniopleite | (Ca,Na)NaMn2+(Mn2+,Mg,Fe2+)2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : P2/b |
Badalovite | Na2Mg2Fe(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Bradaczekite | NaCu4(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Calciojohillerite | NaCaMg3(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Camanchacaite | NaCaMg2[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Canutite | NaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Erikapohlite | Cu3(Zn,Cu,Mg)4Ca2(AsO4)6·2H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
Ferroalluaudite | (Na,Ca)Fe2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3 | |
Ferroalluaudite-NaNa | Na4Na4Fe2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12 | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
Ferrohagendorfite | NaCaFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. |
Groatite | NaCaMn2(PO4)(HPO4)2 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Hagendorfite | NaCaMn2+Fe2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Hagendorfite-(Na)(Na) | Fe2+Mn2+(PO4)-(Na)(Na) | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Hatertite | Na2(Ca,Na)(Fe3+,Cu)2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Johillerite | Na(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Keyite | Cu2+3Zn4Cd2(AsO4)6 · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m |
Khrenovite | Na3Fe3+2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Maghagendorfite | (□,Na,)(Na,Ca,Fe2+)Mn(Mg,Fe2+,Fe3+)3(PO4)3 | Mon. |
Magnesiocanutite | NaMnMg2[AsO4]2[AsO2(OH)2] | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Magnesiohatertite | (Na,Ca)2Ca(Mg,Fe3+)2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Manitobaite | Na16Mn2+ 25Al8(PO4)30 | Mon. m : Pb |
Nickenichite | Na0.8Ca0.4Cu0.4(Mg,Fe)3(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
O'Danielite | Na(Zn,Mg)3H2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Paraberzeliite | NaCa2Mg2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Varulite | NaCaMn2+Mn2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Yazganite | NaFe3+2(Mg,Mn2+)(AsO4)3 · H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Zhanghuifenite | Na3Mn4Mg2Al(PO4)6 | Mon. 2/m |
Zincobradaczekite | NaZn2Cu2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Berzeliite | 3 photos of Caryinite associated with Berzeliite on mindat.org. |
Magnetoplumbite | 3 photos of Caryinite associated with Magnetoplumbite on mindat.org. |
Manganberzeliite | 3 photos of Caryinite associated with Manganberzeliite on mindat.org. |
Svabite | 1 photo of Caryinite associated with Svabite on mindat.org. |
Calcite | 1 photo of Caryinite associated with Calcite on mindat.org. |
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping
8.AC. | Wopmayite | Ca6Na3□Mn(PO4)3(PO3OH)4 | Trig. 3m : R3c |
8.AC.05 | Howardevansite | NaCuFe2(VO4)3 | Tric. 1 : P1 |
8.AC.10 | Alluaudite | (Na,Ca)Mn2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2(PO4)3 | Mon. |
8.AC.10 | Arseniopleite | (Ca,Na)NaMn2+(Mn2+,Mg,Fe2+)2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : P2/b |
8.AC.10 | Ferroalluaudite | (Na,Ca)Fe2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3 | |
8.AC.10 | Hagendorfite | NaCaMn2+Fe2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
8.AC.10 | Johillerite | Na(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
8.AC.10 | Maghagendorfite | (□,Na,)(Na,Ca,Fe2+)Mn(Mg,Fe2+,Fe3+)3(PO4)3 | Mon. |
8.AC.10 | Nickenichite | Na0.8Ca0.4Cu0.4(Mg,Fe)3(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
8.AC.10 | Varulite | NaCaMn2+Mn2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
8.AC.10 | Ferrohagendorfite | NaCaFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)3 | Mon. |
8.AC.10 | Bradaczekite | NaCu4(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
8.AC.10 | Yazganite | NaFe3+2(Mg,Mn2+)(AsO4)3 · H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
8.AC.10 | Groatite | NaCaMn2(PO4)(HPO4)2 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
8.AC.15 | Bobfergusonite | Na2Mn5FeAl(PO4)6 | Mon. 2/m : P2/b |
8.AC.15 | Ferrowyllieite | (Na,Ca,Mn)(Fe,Mn)(Fe,Fe,Mg)Al(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
8.AC.15 | Qingheiite | NaMn3+Mg(Al,Fe3+)(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
8.AC.15 | Rosemaryite | (Na,Ca,Mn)(Mn,Fe2+)(Fe3+,Mg)Al(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
8.AC.15 | Wyllieite | (Na,Ca,Mn)(Mn,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Al(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m |
8.AC.15 | Ferrorosemaryite | ◻NaFe2+Fe3+Al(PO4)3 | Mon. |
8.AC.15 | Qingheiite-(Fe2+) | Na2Fe2+MgAl(PO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
8.AC.18 | Manitobaite | Na16Mn2+ 25Al8(PO4)30 | Mon. m : Pb |
8.AC.20 | Marićite | NaFe2+(PO4) | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmna |
8.AC.25 | Berzeliite | (NaCa2)Mg2(AsO4)3 | Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d |
8.AC.25 | Manganberzeliite | NaCa2Mn2+2(AsO4)3 | Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d |
8.AC.25 | Palenzonaite | (Ca,Na)3CaMn2+2(VO4)3 | Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d |
8.AC.25 | Schäferite | Ca2NaMg2(VO4)3 | Iso. |
8.AC.30 | Brianite | Na2CaMg(PO4)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
8.AC.35 | Vitusite-(Ce) | Na3(Ce,La,Nd)(PO4)2 | Orth. mm2 : Pca21 |
8.AC.40 | Olgite | (Sr,Ba)(Na,Sr,REE)2Na(PO4)2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1 |
8.AC.40 | Bario-olgite | (Ba,Sr)(Na,Sr,REE)2Na(PO4)2 · | Trig. 3 : P3 |
8.AC.45 | Strontiowhitlockite | Sr9Mg(PO4)6(HPO4) | Trig. 3m : R3c |
8.AC.45 | Whitlockite | Ca9Mg(PO4)6(HPO4) | Trig. 3m : R3c |
8.AC.45 | Merrillite | Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 | Trig. 3m : R3m |
8.AC.45 | Tuite | Ca3(PO4)2 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
8.AC.45 | Ferromerrillite | Ca9NaFe2+(PO4)7 | Trig. 3m : R3c |
8.AC.50 | Chladniite | {Ca}{Na8}{Ca4Na4}{(Mg,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
8.AC.50 | Fillowite | {Mn2+}{Na8}{Ca4Na4}{(Mn2+,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
8.AC.50 | Johnsomervilleite | Na10Ca6Mg18Fe25(PO4)36 | Trig. |
8.AC.50 | Galileiite | {Fe2+}{Na8}{Fe2+4Na4}{Fe2+43}(PO4)36 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
8.AC.50 | Stornesite-(Y) | {(Y, Ca)}{Na6◻2}{(Ca,Na)8}{(Mg,Fe2+)43}(PO4)36 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
8.AC.50 | Xenophyllite | Na4Fe2+7(PO4)6 | Tric. 1 : P1 |
8.AC.55 | Harrisonite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)6(PO4)2(SiO4)2 | Trig. |
8.AC.60 | Kosnarite | KZr2(PO4)3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
8.AC.65 | Panethite | (Na,Ca)2(Mg,Fe2+)2(PO4)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
8.AC.70 | Stanfieldite | Ca4Mg5(PO4)6 | Mon. |
8.AC.75 | Ronneburgite | K2MnV4O12 | Mon. 2/m |
8.AC.80 | Tillmannsite | (Ag3Hg)(VO4,AsO4) | Tet. 4 : I4 |
8.AC.85 | Filatovite | K(Al,Zn)2(As,Si)2O8 | Mon. 2/m |
Related Minerals - Dana Grouping (8th Ed.)
38.2.2.2 | Arseniopleite | (Ca,Na)NaMn2+(Mn2+,Mg,Fe2+)2(AsO4)3 | Mon. 2/m : P2/b |
Related Minerals - Hey's Chemical Index of Minerals Grouping
20.5.1 | Cafarsite | Ca5.9Mn1.7Fe3Ti3(AsO3)12 · 4-5H2O | Iso. m3 (2/m 3) : Pn3 |
20.5.2 | Schultenite | Pb(HAsO4) | Mon. 2/m : P2/b |
20.5.3 | Duftite | PbCu(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21 |
20.5.4 | Bayldonite | PbCu3(AsO4)2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
20.5.5 | Philipsbornite | PbAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. |
20.5.6 | Arsendescloizite | PbZn(AsO4)(OH) | Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21 |
20.5.7 | Helmutwinklerite | Pb(Zn,Cu)2(AsO4)2 · 2H2O | Tric. |
20.5.8 | Thometzekite | PbCu2+2(AsO4)2 · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
20.5.10 | Ludlockite | PbFe3+4As3+10O22 | Tric. 1 : P1 |
20.5.11 | Gabrielsonite | PbFe3+(As3+O3)O | Orth. mm2 : Pmc21 |
20.5.12 | Carminite | PbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cccm |
20.5.13 | Segnitite | PbFe3+3AsO4(AsO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
20.5.14 | Tsumcorite | PbZn2(AsO4)2 · 2H2O | Mon. |
20.5.15 | Jamesite | Pb2Zn(Fe2+,Zn)2Fe3+4(AsO4)4(OH)10 | Tric. |
20.5.16 | Mawbyite | Pb(Fe3+,Zn)2(AsO4)2 · 2(OH,H2O) | Mon. |
20.5.17 | Arsenbrackenbuschite | Pb2Fe3+(AsO4)2(OH) |
Fluorescence of Caryinite
Not fluorescent.
Other Information
Notes:
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 Caryinite
Reference List:
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Lundström (1874) Geologiska Föeningens I Stockholm. Förhandlinger, Stockholm: 2: 178, 223 (as Karyinit).
Dana, E.S. (1892) System of Mineralogy, 6th. Edition, New York: 754.
Sjögren (1895) Bull. Geol. Inst. Upsala: 2: 87.
Larsen, E.S. (1921) The Microscopic Determination of the Nonopaque Minerals, First edition, USGS Bulletin 679: 53.
Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 683-684.
Dunn, P.J. and D.R. Peacor (1987) New data on the relation between caryinite and arseniopleite. Mineralogical Magazine, 51, 281–284.
American Mineralogist (1988): 73: 666-667.
Ercit, T.S. (1993) Caryinite revisited. Mineralogical Magazine: 57: 721-727.
Anthony, J.W., Bideaux, R.A., Bladh, K.W., and Nichols, M.C. (2000) Handbook of Mineralogy, Volume IV. Arsenates, Phosphates, Vanadates. Mineral Data Publishing, Tucson, AZ, 680pp.: 97.
Internet Links for Caryinite
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Localities for Caryinite
Locality List




All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Italy | |
| Cámara, F., Ciriotti, M.E., Bittarello, E., Nestola, F., Massimi, F., Radica, F., Costa, E., Benna, P., Piccoli, G.C. (2014) Arsenic-bearing new mineral species from Valletta mine, Maira Valley, Piedmont, Italy: I. Grandaite, Sr2Al(AsO4)2(OH), description and crystal structure. Mineralogical Magazine, 78, 757-774. |
Sweden | |
| No reference listed |
| GFF (1874) 2, 178; MinRec 10:216; Nysten, P., Holtstam, D. and Jonsson, E. (1999) The Långban minerals. In Långban - The mines,their minerals, geology and explorers (D. Holtstam and J. Langhof, eds.), Swedish Museum of Natural History and Raster Förlag, Stockholm & Chr. Weise Verlag, Munich, pp. 89-183. |
Adolfsson, S. G. (1979): Notes on Recent Underground Collecting at Långban. Mineralogical Record. 10: 215-217 | |
Switzerland | |
| Brugger J. (1996): The Fe, Mn, (V, Sb, As, Be, W) deposits of Val Ferrera (Graubünden, Switzerland). Unpublished PhD Thesis, Univ. Basel. 188 p. |
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