Kobokoboite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Kobokoboite
Formula:
Al6(PO4)4(OH)6 · 11H2O
Colour:
Pearly white
Lustre:
Pearly
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
2.21
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named in 2010 by Stuart J. Mills, William D. Birch, Anthony R. Kampf, A. R. and L. van Wambeke (2010) for the original locality.
Type Locality:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
39715
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:39715:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
02b76ec2-515e-463f-9d24-88ec2f36762f
IMA Classification of Kobokoboite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Al6(PO4)4(OH)6 · 11H2O
Approval year:
2009
First published:
2010
Type description reference:
Classification of Kobokoboite
8.DD.25
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
D : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4= 2:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
D : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4= 2:1
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 |
---|---|---|
Kbk | 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 Kobokoboite
Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Pearly white
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Estimated
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
2.21(3) g/cm3 (Measured) 2.287 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Kobokoboite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Kobokoboite
Mindat Formula:
Al6(PO4)4(OH)6 · 11H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Kobokoboite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.460(1) Å, b = 7.737(1) Å, c = 12.385(5) Å
α = 102.79(2)°, β = 90.20(3)°, γ = 116.33(2)°
α = 102.79(2)°, β = 90.20(3)°, γ = 116.33(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.964 : 1 : 1.601
Unit Cell V:
620.6 ų
Z:
1
Comment:
space group P1 or P1
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
11.990 Å | (100) |
6.868 Å | (45) |
3.552 Å | (39) |
6.006 Å | (33) |
3.081 Å | (29) |
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] |
Type Occurrence of Kobokoboite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Thick crusts and coatings.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Museum Victoria, Melbourne, Australia, (M49194).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Granite pegmatites.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Mills, S. J., Birch, W. D., Kampf, A. R. & van Wambeke, L. (2010) Kobokoboite, Al6(PO4)4(OH)6•11H2O, a new mineral from the Kobokobo pegmatite, Democratic Republic of the Congo. European Journal of Mineralogy, 22(2), 305–308.
Synonyms of Kobokoboite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Kobokoboite associated with Crandallite | CaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
4 photos of Kobokoboite associated with Wavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)3 · 5H2O |
2 photos of Kobokoboite associated with Furongite | Al13(UO2)7(PO4)13(OH)14 · 58H2O |
2 photos of Kobokoboite associated with Triangulite | Al3(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH)5 · 5H2O |
1 photo of Kobokoboite associated with Uraninite | UO2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.DD. | Bettertonite | [Al6(AsO4)3(OH)9(H2O)5] · 11H2O |
8.DD. | Penberthycroftite | [Al6(AsO4)3(OH)9(H2O)5] · 8H2O |
8.DD. | Vargite | Cu2Mn3(AsO4)2(OH)4(H2O)4 |
8.DD. | Galeaclolusite | Al6(AsO4)3(OH)9(H2O)4 · 8H2O |
8.DD.05 | Chenevixite | Cu2Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)4 |
8.DD.05 | Luetheite | Cu2Al2(AsO4)2(OH)4 |
8.DD.10 | Akrochordite | (Mn2+,Mg)5(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 4H2O |
8.DD.10 | Guanacoite | Cu2Mg3(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 4H2O |
8.DD.15 | Aheylite | (Fe2+,Zn)Al6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O |
8.DD.15 | Chalcosiderite | CuFe3+6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O |
8.DD.15 | Coeruleolactite | |
8.DD.15 | Faustite | ZnAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O |
8.DD.15 | Planerite | Al6(PO4)2(PO3OH)2(OH)8 · 4H2O |
8.DD.15 | Turquoise | CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O |
8.DD.15 | Afmite | Al3(OH)4(H2O)3(PO4)(PO3OH) · H2O |
8.DD.15 | UM1981-32-PO:FeH | Fe2+Fe3+6(PO4)4-x[PO3(OH)]x(OH)8 · 4H2O |
8.DD.20 | Childrenite | Fe2+Al(PO4)(OH)2 · H2O |
8.DD.20 | Eosphorite | Mn2+Al(PO4)(OH)2 · H2O |
8.DD.20 | Ernstite | (Mn2+,Fe3+)Al(PO4)(OH,O)2 · H2O |
8.DD.20 | Lefontite | Fe2Al2Be(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.DD.30 | Smamite | Ca2Sb(OH)4[H(AsO4)2] · 6H2O |
8.DD.35 | Gutsevichite | Al3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 8H2O |
8.DD.40 | Laubmannite (of Moore) | (Fe3+,Fe2+,M)8+x(OH,H2O)9(H2O)2(PO4)5, M = Fe3+, Cu2+ or other metal cation, x ~ 0.1. |
Other Information
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 Kobokoboite
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References for Kobokoboite
Localities for Kobokoboite
Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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.
DR Congo (TL) | |
| Mills et al. (2010) |
France | |
| Favreau et al. (2013) |
USA | |
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| Kampf et al. (2011) +1 other reference |
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Kobokobo pegmatite, Mwenga Territory, South Kivu, DR Congo