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Jeffersonite

A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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About JeffersoniteHide

Formula:
Ca(Mn,Zn,Fe)Si2O6
Colour:
Dark olive green to dark brown
Lustre:
Resinous, Waxy, Sub-Metallic, Dull
Hardness:
4½ - 5
Specific Gravity:
3.51 - 3.55
Name:
Named in 1822 by Lardner Vanuxem and William Hipolytus Keating in honor of Thomas Jefferson, naturalist and politician, former president of the USA, but the honoree was not stated in the description. However, Thomas Jefferson acknowledged the honor to Keating: "Monticello July 18.22. I thank you, Sir, for the Account of the new mineral discovered by yourself and mr Vanuxem, of which you have been so kind as to send me a copy, and more particularly for the honor done my name by the appellation given it. age and a decayed memory have very much weakened my attention to the physical sciences, but nothing can ever weaken my affection to them, and the pleasure with which I observe so many of my young countrymen pursuing them with an ardor & success equally honorable to themselves & our country. permit me to place here my friendly recollections of mr Vanuxem with assurances to yourself of my high esteem and respect.
Th: Jefferson."
A Zn- and Mn-bearing variety of augite, a clinopyroxene.

Originally described from Passaic Pit (Marshall Mine; Passaic Mine), Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2085
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2085:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
63e423b0-eeec-453b-9a96-170ae5d45069

Classification of JeffersoniteHide

9.DA.15 va

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
A : Inosilicates with 2-periodic single chains, Si2O6; pyroxene family

Physical Properties of JeffersoniteHide

Resinous, Waxy, Sub-Metallic, Dull
Colour:
Dark olive green to dark brown
Streak:
Light green
Hardness:
4½ - 5 on Mohs scale
Comment:
Softer when leached
Cleavage:
Very Good
Density:
3.51 - 3.55 g/cm3 (Measured)    

Chemistry of JeffersoniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca(Mn,Zn,Fe)Si2O6

First Recorded Occurrence of JeffersoniteHide

Geological Setting of First Recorded Material:
Highly metamorphose marble containing zinc minerals.
Associated Minerals at First Recorded Locality:

Other Language Names for JeffersoniteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Jeffersonite associated with CalciteCaCO3
1 photo of Jeffersonite associated with Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
1 photo of Jeffersonite associated with AndraditeCa3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
1 photo of Jeffersonite associated with EdeniteNaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
1 photo of Jeffersonite associated with AlmandineFe2+3Al2(SiO4)3

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.DA.ProtoenstatiteMg2Si2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
9.DA.RyabchikoviteCuMgSi2O6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DA.ColomeraiteNaTi3+Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.05Donpeacorite(Mn,Mg)MgSi2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
9.DA.05EnstatiteMg2Si2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
9.DA.05FerrosiliteFe2+2Si2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
9.DA.10ClinoenstatiteMgSiO3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DA.10ClinoferrosiliteFe2+2Si2O6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DA.10KanoiteMn2+(Mg,Mn2+)Si2O6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DA.10Pigeonite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DA.15Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.15DiopsideCaMgSi2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.15EsseneiteCaFe3+[AlSiO6]Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.15HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.15JohannseniteCaMn2+Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.15PetedunniteCa(Zn,Mn2+,Mg,Fe2+)Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.15DavisiteCaScAlSiO6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.15KushiroiteCaAl[AlSiO6]Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.15GrossmaniteCaTi3+ AlSiO6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.20Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.20Omphacite(NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(AleFe3+fFe2+gMgh)Si2O6Mon. 2/m
9.DA.25AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.25JadeiteNa(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.25JervisiteNaSc3+Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.25KosmochlorNaCrSi2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.25NamansiliteNaMn3+Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.25NatalyiteNaV3+Si2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.25Tissintite(Ca,Na,◻)AlSi2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.30SpodumeneLiAlSi2O6Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DA.35HiroseiteFeSiO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma

Fluorescence of JeffersoniteHide

Not fluorescent in UV

Other InformationHide

Thermal Behaviour:
Fuses readily
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 JeffersoniteHide

References for JeffersoniteHide

Localities for JeffersoniteHide

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Locality ListHide

- 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.
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • Olary Province
      • Mt Victor Plumbago Station
Record of Mines-Summary Card No:60
Sweden
 
  • Örebro County
    • Ljusnarsberg
      • Kopparberg
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Badalov et al. (1976) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
King (n.d.)
      • Ogdensburg
Vanuxem et al. (1822)
Leavens et al. (2009)
 
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