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Abhurite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About AbhuriteHide

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Abhur Bay
Formula:
Sn21Cl16(OH)14O6
Colour:
Colourless
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
4.42
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named as a new mineral by Matzko et al. (1985), after its discovery locality, in the Sharm Abhur Cove, Jiddah (Jeddah), Red Sea, Mintaqat Makkah, Saudi Arabia. However, the mineral was first described by Griffin et al. (1977) as a new basic tin chloride found on pewter plates from a shipwreck off Hidra island, Norway. It was published, but not formally admitted to the IMA.
A tin hydroxychloride mineral.
This mineral is formed from the reaction of pure tin with sea water, and has exclusively been associated with tin ingots from shipwrecks. If discovered today it would be unlikely this would be accepted as a true mineral.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
7b925f9e-322d-4ad2-9689-03849f7ea289

Classification of AbhuriteHide

Approved
Approval year:
1983
First published:
1977
3.DA.30

3 : HALIDES
D : Oxyhalides, hydroxyhalides and related double halides
A : With Cu, etc., without Pb
10.5.9.1

10 : OXYHALIDES AND HYDROXYHALIDES
5 : Am(O,OH)pXq
8.8.1

8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates
8 : Halides of Pb

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference
AbhIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of AbhuriteHide

Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
opalescent
Colour:
Colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
Hardness Data:
Measured
Tenacity:
Fragile
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Hackly
Density:
4.42 g/cm3 (Measured)    4.417 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of AbhuriteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 2.060 nε = 2.110
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.050
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Very High

Chemical Properties of AbhuriteHide

Formula:
Sn21Cl16(OH)14O6
IMA Formula:
Sn2+21O6(OH)14Cl16

Chemical AnalysisHide

wt%
 12
Sn74.6 %73.4 %
Cl14.9 %15.7 %
O10.1 %11.0 %
H0.4 %0.4 %
Total:100 %100.5 %
Sample references:
IDTypeLocalityReferenceNotes
1TheoreticalSharm Abhur Cove, Jiddah, Mecca Region, Saudi ArabiaMatzko, J.J., Evans, H.T., Jr., Mrose, M.E., Aruscavage, P. (1985) Abhurite, a new tin hydroxychloride mineral, and a comparative study with a synthetic basic tin chloride. The Canadian Mineralogist: 23: 233-240
2Type Specimen  "  "Matzko J J, Evans H T, Mrose M E, Aruscavage P (1985) Abhurite, a new tin hydroxychloride mineral, and a comparative study with a synthetic basic tin chloride. The Canadian Mineralogist 23, 233-240Sn content measured by wet chemical analysis, Cl content with an ion-selective electrode, H content with a CHN analyzer, O content by neutron activation analysis.

Crystallography of AbhuriteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 2 - Trapezohedral
Space Group:
R3 2
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.0175 Å, c = 44.014 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 4.394
Unit Cell V:
3,825.08 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
Morphology:
Thin, six-sided crystals, platy to tabular on (0001), showing {0115} and {0001}. As cryptocrystalline crusts.
Twinning:
on {0001}
Comment:
Space group from synthetic material (Von Schnering et al., 1981).

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0015835AbhuriteSchnering H G, Nesper R, Pelshenke H (1981) Sn21Cl16(OH)14O6, das sogenannte basische zinn(II)-clorid Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung B36 1551-15601981synthetic0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.5313 Å(100)
2.8175 Å(50)
2.8915 Å(70)
3.244 Å(35)
3.271 Å(35)
3.404 Å(50)
4.139 Å(50)
Comments:
Recorded on type material

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
On tin ingots corroded by sea-water

Type Occurrence of AbhuriteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Blister-like protuberances.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada
National Museum of National History, Washington, DC, USA
Geological Setting of Type Material:
On the surface of a tin ingot recovered from a ship wrecked possibly 100 years ago.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Matzko J J, Evans H T, Mrose M E, Aruscavage P (1985) Abhurite, a new tin hydroxychloride mineral, and a comparative study with a synthetic basic tin chloride. The Canadian Mineralogist 23, 233-240

Synonyms of AbhuriteHide

Other Language Names for AbhuriteHide

Dutch:Abhuriet
German:Abhurit
Italian:Abhurite
Latvian:Abhurīts
Portuguese:Abhurite
Spanish:Abhurita

Common AssociatesHide

AragoniteCaCO3
KutnohoriteCaMn2+(CO3)2
RomarchiteSnO
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Abhurite associated with Atacamite Group

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

3.DA.CentennialiteCaCu3Cl2(OH)6 · nH2O (n ~ 0.7)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
3.DA.MuonionalustaiteNi3(OH)4Cl2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.ParahibbingiteFe2(OH)3ClTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
3.DA.BounahasiteCu+Cu2+2(OH)3Cl2Mon. 2/m
3.DA.05MelanothalliteCu2Cl2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Fddd
3.DA.10aAtacamiteCu2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10bBotallackiteCu2(OH)3ClMon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.10bClinoatacamiteCu2(OH)3ClMon. 2/m
3.DA.10aHibbingiteFe2+2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10aKempiteMn2+2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10cKuliginiteFe3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10cParatacamiteCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10bBelloiteCu(OH)ClMon. 2/m : P21/b
3.DA.10cHerbertsmithiteCu3Zn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
3.DA.10cKapellasiteCu3Zn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10cGillarditeCu3Ni(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
3.DA.10cHaydeeiteCu3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10cLeverettiteCu3Co(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10cParatacamite-(Ni)Cu3(Ni,Cu)(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10cTondiiteCu3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
3.DA.10cMisakiiteCu3Mn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10bIyoiteMnCuCl(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.10bUnnamed (Cu-Zn Chloride Hydroxide)CuZnCl(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.15ClaringbulliteCu4ClF(OH)6Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.15BarlowiteCu4BrF(OH)6Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.20SimonkolleiteZn5Cl2(OH)8 · H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
3.DA.25ButtgenbachiteCu19(NO3)2(OH)32Cl4 · 2H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.25ConnelliteCu19(SO4)(OH)32Cl4 · 3H2OHex. 6 m2 : P62c
3.DA.35PonomareviteK4Cu4Cl10OMon. 2/m : B2/b
3.DA.40AnthonyiteCu(OH,Cl)2 · 3H2OMon. 2/m
3.DA.40CalumetiteCaCu4(OH)8Cl2 · 3.5H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
3.DA.45KhaidarkaniteCu4Al3(OH)14F3 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.50BobkingiteCu5Cl2(OH)8 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.55AvdoniniteK2Cu5(OH)4Cl8 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
3.DA.60DroninoiteNi6Fe3+2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
3.DA.70ChrysothalliteK6Cu6Tl3+Cl17(OH)4 · H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
3.DA.70DioskouriiteCaCu4Cl6(OH)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
3.DA.75FeodosiyiteCu11Mg2Cl18(OH)8 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
3.DA.80RomanorloviteK8Cu6Cl17(OH)3Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Industrial Uses:
none

Internet Links for AbhuriteHide

References for AbhuriteHide

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Localities for AbhuriteHide

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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.
Jamaica
 
  • Kingston Parish
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Flekkefjord
      • Hidra
Saudi Arabia (TL)
 
  • Mecca Region
    • Jiddah (Jeddah)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
  • Wales
    • Isle of Anglesey
USA
 
  • Florida
    • Monroe County
  • North Carolina
    • Carteret County
      • Beaufort
 
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