Ferrinatrite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Ferrinatrite
Formula:
Na3Fe(SO4)3 · 3H2O
Colour:
Colourless, grayish white, pale green, bluish green, amethystine; colourless in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
2.55 - 2.61
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
From the chemistry of the mineral. FERRIc iron and sodium (NATRium).
This page provides mineralogical data about Ferrinatrite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1497
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1497:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a72d2d04-a6af-407a-a98f-e1216631366e
IMA Classification of Ferrinatrite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Na3Fe3+(SO4)3 · 3H2O
First published:
1889
Classification of Ferrinatrite
7.CC.35
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
29.4.4.1
29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
4 : AmBn(XO4)p·xH2O, with (m+n):p < 3:2 and > 1:1
29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
4 : AmBn(XO4)p·xH2O, with (m+n):p < 3:2 and > 1:1
25.11.4
25 : Sulphates
11 : Sulphates of Fe and other metals
25 : Sulphates
11 : Sulphates of Fe and other metals
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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Fnat | 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 Ferrinatrite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colourless, grayish white, pale green, bluish green, amethystine; colourless in transmitted light.
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {1010}
Less perfect {1120}
Perfect on {1010}
Less perfect {1120}
Fracture:
Splintery
Density:
2.55 - 2.61 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.55 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Ferrinatrite
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.556 - 1.558 nε = 1.610 - 1.613
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.054
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
Comments:
Colorless in thin section.
Chemistry of Ferrinatrite
Mindat Formula:
Na3Fe(SO4)3 · 3H2O
Crystallography of Ferrinatrite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
P3
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.553(2) Å, c = 8.6616(17) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.557
Unit Cell V:
1,814.50 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Morphology:
Crystals short prismatic [0001]. Isolated individuals or stellate groups; fibrous aggregates or cleavable masses; cryptocrystalline.
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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0014468 | Ferrinatrite | Scordari F (1977) The crystal structure of ferrinatrite, Na3(H2O)3[Fe(SO4)3] and its relationship to Maus's salt, (H3O)2K2{K0.5(H2O)0.5}6[Fe3O(H2O)3(SO4)6](OH)2 Mineralogical Magazine 41 375-383 | 1977 | Sierra Gorda, Chile | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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7.78 Å | (100) |
4.39 Å | (51) |
3.430 Å | (66) |
3.297 Å | (53) |
2.938 Å | (57) |
2.909 Å | (87) |
2.827 Å | (57) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates] | |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] |
Geological Setting:
Oxidation zone of iron sulfides in an arid region. Rarely in fumaroles.
Type Occurrence of Ferrinatrite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Stellate groups of crystals forming nearly spherical nodules. Generally similar to pale wavellite in appearance.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
n.d.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Mackintosh, J.B. (1889) Notes on some native iron sulphates from Chili. American Journal of Science: 38: 242-245 (244).
Synonyms of Ferrinatrite
Other Language Names for Ferrinatrite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Ferrinatrite associated with Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
2 photos of Ferrinatrite associated with Herbertsmithite | Cu3Zn(OH)6Cl2 |
1 photo of Ferrinatrite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
1 photo of Ferrinatrite associated with Gold | Au |
1 photo of Ferrinatrite associated with Halotrichite-Pickeringite Series | |
1 photo of Ferrinatrite associated with Copiapite | Fe2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
1 photo of Ferrinatrite associated with Boleite | KPb26Ag9Cu24(OH)48Cl62 |
1 photo of Ferrinatrite associated with Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
1 photo of Ferrinatrite associated with Rietveldite | Fe(UO2)(SO4)2(H2O)5 |
1 photo of Ferrinatrite associated with Tamarugite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
7.CC. | Cobaltoblödite | Na2Co(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
7.CC. | Andychristyite | PbCu2+Te6+O5(H2O) |
7.CC. | Ammoniovoltaite | (NH4)2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12(H2O)18 |
7.CC.05 | Krausite | KFe(SO4)2 · H2O |
7.CC.10 | Tamarugite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.15 | Kalinite | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
7.CC.15 | Mendozite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
7.CC.20 | Lonecreekite | (NH4)Fe3+(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
7.CC.20 | Alum-(K) | KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
7.CC.20 | Alum-(Na) | NaAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
7.CC.20 | Tschermigite | (NH4)Al(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
7.CC.20 | Lanmuchangite | Tl+Al(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
7.CC.25 | Voltaite | K2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
7.CC.25 | Zincovoltaite | K2Zn5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
7.CC.25 | Pertlikite | K2(Fe2+,Mg)2Mg4Fe3+2Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
7.CC.25 | Ammoniomagnesiovoltaite | (NH4)2Mg2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
7.CC.25 | Magnesiovoltaite | K2Mg5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
7.CC.30 | Kröhnkite | Na2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
7.CC.40 | Goldichite | KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
7.CC.45 | Löweite | Na12Mg7(SO4)13 · 15H2O |
7.CC.50 | Blödite | Na2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
7.CC.50 | Nickelblödite | Na2(Ni,Mg)(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
7.CC.50 | Changoite | Na2Zn(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
7.CC.55 | Leonite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
7.CC.55 | Mereiterite | K2Fe(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
7.CC.60 | Boussingaultite | (NH4)2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.60 | Cyanochroite | K2Cu(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.60 | Mohrite | (NH4)2Fe(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.60 | Nickelboussingaultite | (NH4)2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.60 | Picromerite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.60 | Nickelpicromerite | K2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.60 | Katerinopoulosite | (NH4)2Zn(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.65 | Polyhalite | K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4 · 2H2O |
7.CC.70 | Leightonite | K2Ca2Cu(SO4)4 · 2H2O |
7.CC.75 | Amarillite | NaFe(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
7.CC.80 | Konyaite | Na2Mg(SO4)2 · 5H2O |
7.CC.85 | Wattevilleite | Na2Ca(SO4)2 · 4H2O (?) |
7.CC.85 | Xocolatlite | Ca2Mn4+2(Te6+O6)2 · H2O |
7.CC.90 | Eckhardite | (Ca,Pb)Cu2+Te6+O5(H2O) |
Other Information
Notes:
Alters to sideronatrite in moist air. 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 Ferrinatrite
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References for Ferrinatrite
Reference List:
Ungemach, Henri (1935) Sur certains minéraux sulfatés du Chili. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 58 (3) 97-221 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1935.4369p.203 - (as leucoglaucite)
Bandy, Mark C. (1938) Mineralogy of three sulphate deposits of northern Chile. American Mineralogist, 23 (11) 669-760 p.731
Cesbron, Fabien (1964) Contribution à la Minéralogie des sulfates de fer hydratés. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 87 (2) 125-143 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1964.5721
Mereiter, K. (1976) Die Kristallstruktur des Ferrinatrits, Na3Fe[SO4]3·3H2O. TMPM Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen, 23 (4) 317-327 doi:10.1007/bf01083106
Scordari, F. (1977) The crystal structure of ferrinatrite, Na3(H2O)3[Fe(SO4)3] and its relationship to Maus's salt, (H3O)2K2{K0.5(H2O)0.5}6[Fe3O(H2O)3(SO46](OH)2. Mineralogical Magazine, 41 (319) 375-383 doi:10.1180/minmag.1977.041.319.10
Rouchon, Véronique, Badet, Hugues, Belhadj, Oulfa, Bonnerot, Olivier, Lavédrine, Bertrand, Michard, Jean-Guy, Miska, Serge (2012) Raman and FTIR spectroscopy applied to the conservation report of paleontological collections: identification of Raman and FTIR signatures of several iron sulfate species such as ferrinatrite and sideronatrite. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 43 (9). 1265-1274 doi:10.1002/jrs.4041
Yang, Zhuming, Giester, Gerald (2019) Structure refinement and hydrogen bonding of ferrinatrite, Na3Fe(SO4)3⋅3H2O. Mineralogy and Petrology, 113 (4) 555-562 doi:10.1007/s00710-019-00662-2
Ventruti, Gennaro, Ventura, Giancarlo Della, Lacalamita, Maria, Sbroscia, Marco, Sodo, Armida, Plaisier, Jasper R., Cinque, Gianfelice, Schingaro, Emanuela (2019) Crystal-chemistry and vibrational spectroscopy of ferrinatrite, Na3[Fe(SO4)3]·3H2O, and its high-temperature decomposition. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, 46 (2) 119-131 doi:10.1007/s00269-018-0991-9
Localities for Ferrinatrite
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.
Argentina | |
| Zavalia et al. (1995) |
Chile | |
| SEM-EDS and XRD by Igor V. Pekov |
XRD by Joachim Lorenz | |
| Kampf +5 other references |
| Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
Palache et al. (1951) | |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
| Wet Chemical by Gerhard Möhn |
China | |
| Yang et al. (2019) |
Costa Rica | |
| Ulloa et al. (2018) |
Germany | |
| |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1988) |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1991) |
| Thalheim +1 other reference |
Greece | |
| Rieck et al. (2018) |
| Rieck et al. (2018) |
Italy | |
| Russo et al. (2004) |
Pelloux (1927) +1 other reference | |
| Campostrini et al. (2011) |
| Mineralogical Record (1) +1 other reference |
Kyrgyzstan | |
| Shevkunov et al. (2022) |
Lebanon | |
| Kruszewski et al. (South Lebanon) |
Poland | |
| Parafiniuk et al. (2009) |
Spain | |
| Rewitzer et al. (part 2) |
USA | |
| Richards et al. (2017) |
| Plášil et al. (2013) +1 other reference |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Dietrich (1990) |
Dietrich (1990) | |
Uzbekistan | |
| Uklonskiy et al. (1964) +1 other reference |
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