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Kinichilite

A valid IMA mineral species

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Kinichilite

Kawazu mine, Rendaiji, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Kinichilite

Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico

Kinichilite

Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico

Kinichilite

Kawazu mine, Rendaiji, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Kinichilite

Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico

Kinichilite

Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico

Kinichilite

Kawazu mine, Rendaiji, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Kinichilite

Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico

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About KinichiliteHide

Dr. Kinichi Sakurai

Formula:

Mg_0.5Mn²⁺Fe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O

Colour:

Dark Brown

Lustre:

Sub-Adamantine

Hardness:

Specific Gravity:

4.11 (Calculated)

Crystal System:

Hexagonal

Member of:

Zemannite Group

Name:

Named in 1981 by Hidemichi Hori, Eiji Koyama, and Kozo Nagashima in honor of Dr. Kin-ichi Sakurai (December 11, 1912, Tokyo – October 6, 1993), amateur mineralogist of Tokyo. He described and/or provided type material for half a dozen species. The mineral sakuraiite is also named in his honor.

Type Locality:

ⓘ Kawazu mine (Rendaiji mine; Rendaizi mine), Rendaiji, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Mn-analogue of zemannite and keystoneite. Also Mn(2+)-Fe-analogue of ilirneyite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:

2212

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:2212:1

GUID
(UUID V4):

de1ca98e-2c5a-42e3-96d7-5033537a596e

IMA Classification of KinichiliteHide

IMA status:

Approved

IMA Formula:

Mg_0.5Mn²⁺Fe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O

First published:

1981

Classification of KinichiliteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):

4.JM.05

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
M : Tellurites without additional anions, with H₂O

Dana 8th ed.:

34.3.2.2

34 : SELENITES, TELLURITES AND SULFITES
3 : A₂(XO₃)₃·xH₂O

Hey's CIM Ref.:

28.3.9

28 : Selenites, Selenates, Tellurites, and Tellurates
3 : Tellurites

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Symbol	Source	Reference
Kni	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 KinichiliteHide

Lustre:

Sub-Adamantine

Transparency:

Translucent

Colour:

Dark Brown

Streak:

Brown

Hardness:

2 on Mohs scale

Tenacity:

Fragile

Cleavage:

None Observed

Density:

4.11 g/cm³ (Calculated)

Optical Data of KinichiliteHide

Type:

Uniaxial (+)

RI values:

n_ω = 1.800 n_ε = 1.800

Max Birefringence:

δ = 0.000

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Surface Relief:

Very High

Pleochroism:

Weak

Comments:

Pale brown to yellowish brown

Comments:

Indices => 1.8

Chemistry of KinichiliteHide

Mindat Formula:

Mg_0.5Mn²⁺Fe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O

Elements listed:

Fe, H, Mg, Mn, O, Te - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of KinichiliteHide

Crystal System:

Hexagonal

Class (H-M):

6/m - Dipyramidal

Space Group:

P6₃/m

Cell Parameters:

a = 9.451(7) Å, c = 7.687(3) Å

Ratio:

a:c = 1 : 0.813

Unit Cell V:

594.62 Å³ (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Morphology:

Imperfect hexagonal prisms to 2mm.

Crystal StructureHide

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ID	Species	Reference	Link	Year	Locality	Pressure (GPa)	Temp (K)
0006593	Kinichilite	Miletich F (1995) Crystal chemistry of the microporous tellurite minerals zemannite and kinichilite, Mg0.5[MeFe(TeO3)3].4.5H2O, (Me=Zn;Mn) European Journal of Mineralogy 7 509-523		1995	Kawazu Mine, Rendaiji, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan	0	293

CIF Raw Data - click here to close

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 Crystal chemistry of the microporous tellurite minerals
 zemannite and kinichilite, Mg0.5[MeFe(TeO3)3].4.5H2O, (Me=Zn;Mn)
 Note: sample kaw4
;
_database_code_amcsd 0006593
_chemical_compound_source 'Kawazu Mine, Rendaiji, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan'
_chemical_formula_sum 'Te3 (Fe.98 Zn.54 Mn.48) Mg.51 O13.5 H9'
_cell_length_a 9.451
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_cell_angle_alpha 90
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_cell_volume 594.625
_exptl_crystal_density_diffrn      4.114
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Te   0.49966   0.45825   0.25000   1.00000   0.01820
Fe   0.33333   0.66667   0.06051   0.49000   0.02080
Zn   0.33333   0.66667   0.06051   0.27000   0.02080
Mn   0.33333   0.66667   0.06051   0.24000   0.02080
Mg   0.00000   0.00000   0.17030   0.25500   0.01600
O1   0.16100   0.50460   0.25000   1.00000   0.02060
O2   0.48810   0.14140   0.07070   1.00000   0.02800
Wat3   0.05830   0.19250   0.16180   0.39000   0.05280
Wat4   0.19990   0.13500   0.01550   0.36000   0.05610
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Te 0.01620 0.01640 0.01740 0.00480 0.00000 0.00000
Fe 0.02460 0.02460 0.01330 0.01230 0.00000 0.00000
Zn 0.02460 0.02460 0.01330 0.01230 0.00000 0.00000
Mn 0.02460 0.02460 0.01330 0.01230 0.00000 0.00000
Mg 0.01490 0.01490 0.01830 0.00745 0.00000 0.00000
O1 0.01600 0.01940 0.02120 0.00510 0.00000 0.00000
O2 0.02680 0.02470 0.02540 0.00740 0.00100 0.00510
Wat3 0.05290 0.03740 0.05370 0.01170 -0.00080 0.00020
Wat4 0.03600 0.05560 0.06000 0.01040 0.00620 0.00530

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
4.079 Å	(100)
8.15 Å	(90)
2.790 Å	(85)
2.861 Å	(50)
3.824 Å	(35)
2.966 Å	(30)
1.735 Å	(20)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Paragenetic Mode	Earliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event	<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates]

Type Occurrence of KinichiliteHide

Type Locality:

ⓘ Kawazu mine (Rendaiji mine; Rendaizi mine), Rendaiji, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

General Appearance of Type Material:

Hexagonal prisms to 2 mm.

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

National Science Museum, Tokyo, Japan, M-23380.
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 164269.

Geological Setting of Type Material:

Oxidation zone of low temperature hydrothermal Au-Ag-Te quartz veins.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Quartz

Synonyms of KinichiliteHide

IMA1979-031

Other Language Names for KinichiliteHide

German:Kinichilit

Russian:Киничилит

Spanish:Kinichilita

Relationship of Kinichilite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:

Zemannite Group

Other Members of this group:

Ilirneyite	Mg_0.5ZnMn³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O	Hex. 6/m : P6₃/m
Keystoneite	Mg_0.5Ni²⁺Fe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O	Hex. 6 : P6₃
Zemannite	Mg_0.5ZnFe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O	Trig. 3 : P3

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

1 photo of Kinichilite associated with Quartz

SiO₂

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

4.JM.	Rudolfhermannite	Fe(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · H₂O	Hex. 6/m : P6₃/m
4.JM.	Wortupaite	MgNi²⁺₂(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 3H₂O	Hex. 6/m : P6₃/m
4.JM.05	Keystoneite	Mg_0.5Ni²⁺Fe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O	Hex. 6 : P6₃
4.JM.05	Zemannite	Mg_0.5ZnFe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O	Trig. 3 : P3
4.JM.05	Ilirneyite	Mg_0.5ZnMn³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃ · 4.5H₂O	Hex. 6/m : P6₃/m
4.JM.10	Blakeite	Fe³⁺₂[TeO₃]₃ (?)
4.JM.10	Emmonsite	Fe³⁺₂(TeO₃)₃ · 2H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
4.JM.15	Graemite	Cu[TeO₃] · H₂O	Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmma
4.JM.20	Teineite	Cu²⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃) · 2H₂O	Orth. 2 2 2 : P2₁ 2₁ 2₁
4.JM.20	Telluromandarinoite	Fe³⁺₂Te₃O₉ · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
4.JM.25	Millsite	Cu²⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃) · 2H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b

Other InformationHide

Notes:

Readily soluble in HCl and HNO3.

Health Risks:

No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for KinichiliteHide

Reference List:

Hori, H., Koyama, E., Nagashima, K. (1981) Kinichilite, a new mineral from the Kawazu mines, Shimoda City, Japan. Mineralogical Journal (Tokyo): 10: 333-337. (in English)

Fleischer, M., Cabri, L.J., Chao, G.Y., Mandarino, J.A., Pabst, A. (1982) New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 67: 621-624.

Miletich, R. (1995) Crystal chemistry of the microporous tellurite minerals zemannite and kinichilite, Mg0.5[Me2+Fe3+(TeO3)3]•4.5H2O, (Me2+ = Zn, Mn). European Journal of Mineralogy: 7: 509-523. American Mineralogist: 67: 623.

(2023) Kinichilite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Localities for KinichiliteHide

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Japan (TL)
Shizuoka Prefecture Shimoda City Rendaiji ⓘ Kawazu mine (Rendaiji mine; Rendaizi mine) (TL)	Hori et al. (1981) +1 other reference

Mexico
Sonora Moctezuma Municipality ⓘ Moctezuma	Lapis 2001 (1)
ⓘ Moctezuma Mine	M. Kampf collection

USA
Nevada Lincoln County Delamar Mining District Delamar Mine ⓘ Mine dump	Kampf et al. (2022)
Utah Juab County Tintic Mining District Mammoth North Star Mine (Star Consolidated Mine) ⓘ Upper dumps	Raman Spectroscopy analyzed by Bob ...

Kinichilite

About KinichiliteHide

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IMA Classification of KinichiliteHide

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Physical Properties of KinichiliteHide

Optical Data of KinichiliteHide

Chemistry of KinichiliteHide

Crystallography of KinichiliteHide

Crystal StructureHide

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Type Occurrence of KinichiliteHide

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