Newberyite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Newberyite
James C. Newbery
Formula:
Mg(PO3OH) · 3H2O
Colour:
Light gray to white or colorless, pale brown
Lustre:
Dull
Hardness:
3 - 3½
Specific Gravity:
2.10 - 2.11
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named by Gustav vom Rath in 1879 in honor of James Cosmo Newbery [June 28, 1843 Leghorn (Livorno), Italy - May 1,1895 East St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia] of Melbourne, Australia who discovered the mineral. Newbery was an assistant to Josiah Cooke at Harvard University, where he graduated in 1864. In Australia, he was curator at the Industrial and Technological Museum and later was a chemical analyst at the Mines Department. He was also a consulting chemist and was influential in the eventual establishing of food safety laws in Australia.
A synthetic Mn analogue is known (Y. Cudennec, A. Riou, Y. Gerault, Acta Crystallogr. C45 (1989) 1411.).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2887
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2887:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4e328634-9974-45b0-b23b-afc4a1be08ac
IMA Classification of Newberyite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1879
Classification of Newberyite
8.CE.10
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
39.1.6.1
39 : HYDRATED ACID PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
1 : A[HXO4]·xH2O
39 : HYDRATED ACID PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
1 : A[HXO4]·xH2O
19.3.17
19 : Phosphates
3 : Phosphates of Be and Mg
19 : Phosphates
3 : Phosphates of Be and Mg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New | 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 Newberyite
Dull
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Light gray to white or colorless, pale brown
Comment:
Colorless in transmitted light.
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3 - 3½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {010}, perfect; on {001}, poor.
On {010}, perfect; on {001}, poor.
Fracture:
Hackly
Density:
2.10 - 2.11 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.12 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Measured value on Mejillones material; 2.123 (artificial material).
Optical Data of Newberyite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.514 nβ = 1.518 nγ = 1.533
2V:
Measured: 45° , Calculated: 48°
Birefringence:
0.019
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.019
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:
Low
Dispersion:
relatively weak, r < v, perceptible.
Optical Extinction:
X = a; Y = b; Z = c.
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Newberyite
Mindat Formula:
Mg(PO3OH) · 3H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Newberyite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pbca
Setting:
Pbca
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.203 Å, b = 10.685 Å, c = 10.018 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.955 : 1 : 0.938
Unit Cell V:
1,092.15 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
16
Morphology:
Crystals equi-dimentional, short prismatic [001]; commonly thin tabular {100}; also tabular on {010} or dipyramidal {111} (in artificial crystals).
Comment:
TMPM 32:187 (1983) 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0009313 | Newberyite | Sutor D J (1967) The crystal and molecular structure of newberyite, MgHPO4*3H2O Acta Crystallographica 23 418-422 |  | 1967 | Skipton Caves, Victoria, Australia | 0 | 293 |
| 0009693 | Newberyite | Abbona F, Boistelle R, Haser R (1979) Hydrogen bonding in MgHPO4*3H2O (newberyite) Acta Crystallographica B35 2514-2518 | | 1979 | 0 | 293 | |
| 0015697 | Newberyite | Bartl H, Catti M, Joswig W, Ferraris G (1983) Investigation of the crystal structure of newberyite, MgHPO4*3H2O, by single crystal neutron diffraction Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 32 187-194 | 1983 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
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Radiation - Copper Kα
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.95 Å | (50) |
| 4.71 Å | (50) |
| 4.50 Å | (40) |
| 4.15 Å | (30) |
| 3.46 Å | (70) |
| 3.09 Å | (50) |
| 3.04 Å | (100) |
| 2.58 Å | (30) |
Comments:
ICDD 35-780 (synthetic); also 19-762, 20-153.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] | |
| Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
| 49 : Oxic cellular biomineralization (see also #44) | <0.54 |
| 50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals | <0.36 |
| 52 : Guano- and urine-derived minerals | <0.4 |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56) |
Geological Setting:
Bat guano deposits.
Type Occurrence of Newberyite
General Appearance of Type Material:
1 inch (2.2 cm) square crystals in guano.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Muséum Nationale d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France, number 99.504.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Bat guano cave deposit.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Other Language Names for Newberyite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Newberyite associated with Collophane | |
| 3 photos of Newberyite associated with Struvite | (NH4)Mg(PO4) · 6H2O |
| 1 photo of Newberyite associated with Vivianite | Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 1 photo of Newberyite associated with Monetite | Ca(PO3OH) |
| 1 photo of Newberyite associated with Hannayite | (NH4)2Mg3H4(PO4)4 · 8H2O |
| 1 photo of Newberyite associated with Niahite | (NH4)(Mn2+,Mg)(PO4) · H2O |
| 1 photo of Newberyite associated with Sussexite | Mn2+BO2(OH) |
| 1 photo of Newberyite associated with Pyrochroite | Mn(OH)2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.CE.X | Babánekite | Cu3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE. | Monteneroite | Cu2+Mn2+2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.05 | Chudobaite | (Mg,Zn)5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.05 | Geigerite | Mn2+5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.15 | Brassite | Mg(HAsO4) · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.20 | Phosphorrösslerite | Mg(PO3OH) · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.20 | Rösslerite | Mg(HAsO4) · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.25 | Metaswitzerite | Mn2+3(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.25 | Switzerite | Mn2+3(PO4)2 · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Lindackerite | CuCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Ondrušite | CaCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Veselovskýite | ZnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Pradetite | CoCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Klajite | MnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9-10H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Hloušekite | (Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.35 | Bobierrite | Mg3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Annabergite | Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Arupite | Ni3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Barićite | (Mg,Fe)3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Erythrite | Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Ferrisymplesite | Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Hörnesite | Mg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Köttigite | Zn3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Manganohörnesite | Mn2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Parasymplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Vivianite | Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Pakhomovskyite | Co3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.45 | Symplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.50 | Cattiite | Mg3(PO4)2 · 22H2O |
| 8.CE.55 | Koninckite | Fe3+PO4 · 3H2O |
| 8.CE.60 | Kaňkite | FeAsO4 · 3.5H2O |
| 8.CE.60 | Hilarionite | Fe3+2(SO4)(AsO4)(OH) · 6H2O |
| 8.CE.65 | Steigerite | Al(VO4) · 3H2O |
| 8.CE.70 | Metaschoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 6H2O |
| 8.CE.70 | Schoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | Malhmoodite | FeZr(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | Zigrasite | MgZr(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | UM2009-11-PO:CaHZr | CaZr[PO4]2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.80 | Santabarbaraite | Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.CE.85 | Metaköttigite | (Zn,Fe,Fe)3(AsO4)2 · 8(H2O,OH) |
| 8.CE.90 | Slavkovite | Cu13(AsO4)6(AsO3OH)4 · 23H2O |
Fluorescence of Newberyite
Not fluorescent.
Other Information
Notes:
Very slightly soluble in cold water. Readily soluble in dilute HCl.
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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Localities for Newberyite
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
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(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica | |
| sold by B. Quaritch [and others]. +1 other reference |
Australia | |
| |
| Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference |
| Simpson Mineral Collection of the ... |
| Frost et al. (2011) |
| Bridge (1977) |
Austria | |
| C. Auer: Lapis 20 (11) |
| Laskovic et al. (1967) |
Brazil | |
| Piló et al. (2023) |
Canada | |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
| GSC Paper 80-18 +1 other reference |
Chile | |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
| XRD by Joachim Lorenz | |
| samples analysed by Gerhard Mohn and ... |
France | |
| Palache et al. (1951) | |
Germany | |
| Blaß et al. (1995) |
Italy | |
| Audra et al. (2019) |
Kenya | |
| Forti et al. (2004) |
Malaysia | |
| Bridge et al. (1983) |
Poland | |
| Łukasz Kruszewski (2012) |
Russia | |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
| Shen et al. (2021) |
| Vertushkov G.N. (1955) |
Saint Helena， Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | |
| American Mineralogist 28:215-232 +2 other references | |
Slovakia | |
| Ďuďa R. et al. (Schemnitz) |
South Africa | |
| Martini (1978) |
| Martini (1997) |
| Martini (1978) |
USA | |
| Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 314. +4 other references |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) |
| Dunn (1995) |
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Skipton Caves, Mount Widderin, Skipton, Corangamite Shire, Victoria, Australia