Darapskite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Darapskite
Formula:
Na3(SO4)(NO3) · H2O
Colour:
Colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
2.201
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in honor of Ludwig Darapsky (1857–1916), German–Chilean chemist and mineralogist, Santiago, Chile.
Often occurs in cavities or crevices in massive nitrate rock or as a surficial concentration (Chile).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1226
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1226:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
2ab56559-96b8-42c4-89fc-6e903c4d047c
IMA Classification of Darapskite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1891
Type description reference:
Classification of Darapskite
7.DG.05
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
G : With large and medium-sized cations; with NO3, CO3, B(OH)4, SiO4 or IO3
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
G : With large and medium-sized cations; with NO3, CO3, B(OH)4, SiO4 or IO3
Dana 7th ed.:
20.1.1.1
20.1.1.1
20 : COMPOUND NITRATES
1 : Miscellaneous
20 : COMPOUND NITRATES
1 : Miscellaneous
13.9
13 : Nitrates
13 : Nitrates
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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Drp | 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 Darapskite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {010}. Also perfect cleavage on {100} (may be a parting).
On {010}. Also perfect cleavage on {100} (may be a parting).
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
2.201(5) g/cm3 (Measured) 2.202 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Darapskite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.388 nβ = 1.479 nγ = 1.486
2V:
Measured: 26° to 28°, Calculated: 28°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.098
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
Dispersion:
r > v rather strong
Chemistry of Darapskite
Mindat Formula:
Na3(SO4)(NO3) · H2O
Crystallography of Darapskite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/m
Setting:
P21/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.57 Å, b = 6.91 Å, c = 5.18 Å
β = 102.77°
β = 102.77°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.53 : 1 : 0.75
Unit Cell V:
368.98 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Crystals tabular {100}, and pseudo-tetragonal [100].
Twinning:
Common on {100}. Re-entrant angles on the edges and composition face {100}. Polysynthetic at times.
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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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0012051 | Darapskite | Sabelli C (1967) La struttura della darapskite Atti della Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei 42 874-887 | 1967 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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10.29 Å | (100) |
3.456 Å | (35) |
2.865 Å | (35) |
2.594 Å | (30) |
4.13 Å | (25) |
3.522 Å | (25) |
3.266 Å | (18) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Near-surface Processes | |
21 : Chemically precipitated carbonate, phosphate, iron formations | |
25 : Evaporites (prebiotic) | |
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
52 : Guano- and urine-derived minerals | <0.4 |
Geological Setting:
Nitrate deposits rich in sulfates.
Type Occurrence of Darapskite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Large quantities of colorless square panels.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mineralogisches Museum, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany (type?).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Arid sulfate deposit.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Dietze (1891) Zeitschrift für Kristallographie, Mineralogie und Petrographie, Leipzig: 19: 445.
Other Language Names for Darapskite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
7.DG. | Mathesiusite | K5(UO2)4(SO4)4(VO5) · 4H2O |
7.DG.10 | Clinoungemachite | (Na, K, Fe, SO4) |
7.DG.10 | Humberstonite | Na7K3Mg2(SO4)6(NO3)2 · 6H2O |
7.DG.10 | Ungemachite | K3Na8Fe(SO4)6(NO3)2 · 6H2O |
7.DG.15 | Bentorite | Ca6Cr2(SO4)3(OH)12 · 26H2O |
7.DG.15 | Charlesite | Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2[B(OH)4](OH,O)12 · 26H2O |
7.DG.15 | Ettringite | Ca6Al2(SO4)3(OH)12 · 26H2O |
7.DG.15 | Jouravskite | Ca3Mn4+(SO4)(CO3)(OH)6 · 12H2O |
7.DG.15 | Sturmanite | Ca6Fe3+2(SO4)2.5[B(OH)4](OH)12 · 25H2O |
7.DG.15 | Thaumasite | Ca3(SO4)[Si(OH)6](CO3) · 12H2O |
7.DG.15 | Carraraite | Ca3(SO4)[Ge(OH)6](CO3) · 12H2O |
7.DG.15 | Buryatite | Ca3(Si,Fe3+,Al)(SO4)B(OH)4(OH,O)6 · 12H2O |
7.DG.15 | Birunite | Ca18(SiO3)8.5(CO3)8.5SO4 · 15H2O(?) |
7.DG.15 | Hielscherite | Ca3Si(SO4)(SO3)(OH)6 · 11H2O |
7.DG.15 | Kottenheimite | Ca 3Si(SO4)2(OH)6 · 12H2O |
7.DG.15 | Imayoshiite | Ca3Al(CO3)[B(OH)4](OH)6 · 12H2O |
7.DG.15 | Tatarinovite | Ca3Al(SO4)[B(OH)4](OH)6 · 12H2O |
7.DG.15 | Siwaqaite | Ca6Al2(CrO4)3(OH)12 · 26H2O |
7.DG.15 | Chiyokoite | Ca3Si(CO3)[B(OH)4]O (OH)5 · 12H2O |
7.DG.20 | Rapidcreekite | Ca2(SO4)(CO3) · 4H2O |
7.DG.25 | Tatarskite | Ca6Mg2(SO4)2(CO3)2(OH)4Cl4 · 7H2O |
7.DG.30 | Nakauriite | Cu8(SO4)4(CO3)(OH)6 · 48H2O |
7.DG.35 | Chessexite | (Na,K)4Ca2(Mg,Zn)3Al8(SO4)10(SiO4)2 · 40H2O |
7.DG.40 | Carlosruizite | K6(Na,K)4Na6Mg10(SeO4)12(IO3)12 · 12H2O |
7.DG.40 | Fuenzalidaite | K6(Na,K)4Na6Mg10(SO4)12(IO3)12 · 12H2O |
7.DG.45 | Chelyabinskite | (Ca,Mg)3(SO4,CO3)2[Si(OH)6] · 9H2O (?) |
7.DG.55 | Ramazzoite | [Mg8Cu12(PO4)(CO3)4(OH)24(H2O)20][(H0.33SO4)3(H2O)36] |
7.DG.60 | Witzkeite | Na4K4Ca(NO3)2(SO4)4 · 2H2O |
Other Information
Thermal Behaviour:
When heated, gives off water without decrepitation.
Notes:
Readily soluble in water.
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 Darapskite
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References for Darapskite
Reference List:
Larsen, Esper S. (1921) The microscopic determination of the nonopaque minerals. Bulletin Vol. 679. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/b679 p.66
Mrose, Mary E., Ericksen, George E. (1970) Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile I. The identity of nitroglauberite with darapskite. American Mineralogist, 55 (5-6). 776-783
Localities for Darapskite
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.
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| Ericksen, George E., Mrose, Mary E. (1970) Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile. II. Darapskite,. American Mineralogist, 55 (9-10). 1500-1517 Konnert, Judith A., Evans, Howard T., Jr.,, Mcgee, James J., Ericksen, George E. (1994) Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile: VII. Two new saline minerals with the composition K6(Na,K)4Na6Mg10(XO4)12(IO3)12 · 12H2O: Fuenzalidaite (X = S) and carlosruizite (X = Se) American Mineralogist, 79 (9-10) 1003-1008 |
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| Konnert, Judith A., Evans, Howard T., Jr.,, Mcgee, James J., Ericksen, George E. (1994) Mineralogical studies of the nitrate deposits of Chile: VII. Two new saline minerals with the composition K6(Na,K)4Na6Mg10(XO4)12(IO3)12 · 12H2O: Fuenzalidaite (X = S) and carlosruizite (X = Se) American Mineralogist, 79 (9-10) 1003-1008 |
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Iquique, Iquique Province, Tarapacá, Chile