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Zincovoltaite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Zincovoltaite, etc.

Blue Lizard Mine, Red Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Zincovoltaite, etc.

Blue Lizard Mine, Red Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Zincovoltaite, etc.

Blue Lizard Mine, Red Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Zincovoltaite, etc.

Blue Lizard Mine, Red Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Zincovoltaite, etc.

Blue Lizard Mine, Red Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Zincovoltaite, etc.

Blue Lizard Mine, Red Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Zincovoltaite, etc.

Blue Lizard Mine, Red Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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Zincovoltaite, etc.

Blue Lizard Mine, Red Canyon Mining District, San Juan County, Utah, USA
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About ZincovoltaiteHide

Formula:
K2Zn5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O
Colour:
Green-black, oil-green
Lustre:
Resinous, Greasy
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
2.765
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Voltaite Group
Name:
Named as the zincian analogue of Voltaite.
Voltaite Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4438
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4438:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
338ced44-faf3-401d-afb9-a582502a81b8

IMA Classification of ZincovoltaiteHide

Classification of ZincovoltaiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
7.CC.25

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
Dana 8th ed.:
29.9.1.2

29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
9 : Miscellaneous
Hey's CIM Ref.:
25.11.29

25 : Sulphates
11 : Sulphates of Fe and other metals

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of ZincovoltaiteHide

Lustre:
Resinous, Greasy
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Green-black, oil-green
Streak:
Grey-green
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
2.765 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.767 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ZincovoltaiteHide

Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = 1.605(3)
Birefringence:
Isotropic minerals have no birefringence
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Comments:
Anomalously uniaxial

Chemistry of ZincovoltaiteHide

Mindat Formula:
K2Zn5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O
Elements listed:
Al, Fe, H, K, O, S, Zn - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of ZincovoltaiteHide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m (4/m 3 2/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Fd3c
Cell Parameters:
a = 27.18(1) Å
Unit Cell V:
20,079.29 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
16
Morphology:
Octahedra, cubes, and combinations of these are common. Forms include {lll}, {l00}, {l10}, and {211}.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.39 Å(100)
3.54 Å(67)
5.53 Å(48)
3.13 Å(39)
3.84 Å(32)
4.24 Å(28)
3.03 Å(28)
Comments:
Xitieshan Mine, Qinghai, China. Data from the type description.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates]
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]

Type Occurrence of ZincovoltaiteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Xitieshan Mine, Xitieshan, Da Qaidam (Dachaidan Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
General Appearance of Type Material:
Single grains, typically 1-2 mm in size, and as granular aggregates scattered in secondary quartz aggregates; also as irregular veinlets in pyrite.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Geological Museum, Ministry of Geology, Beijing, China.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Oxidation zone Fe-Pb-Zn sulfide deposit in arid climate.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
RömeriteQuartzPyriteMelanteriteGypsum
Reference:
Li Wanmao, Chen Guoying, and Sun Shurong (1987) Zincovoltaite - A new sulfate mineral. Acta Mineralogica Sinica (4), 307-12

Synonyms of ZincovoltaiteHide

Other Language Names for ZincovoltaiteHide

Relationship of Zincovoltaite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Voltaite Group
Other Members of this group:
Ammoniomagnesiovoltaite(NH4)2Mg2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c
Ammoniovoltaite(NH4)2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12(H2O)18Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c
MagnesiovoltaiteK2Mg5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c
PertlikiteK2(Fe2+,Mg)2Mg4Fe3+2Al(SO4)12 · 18H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I41/acd
VoltaiteK2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Zincovoltaite associated with MagnesiovoltaiteK2Mg5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O
3 photos of Zincovoltaite associated with CoquimbiteAlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O
2 photos of Zincovoltaite associated with MetavoltineK2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O
1 photo of Zincovoltaite associated with TamarugiteNaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O
1 photo of Zincovoltaite associated with Rhomboclase(H5O2)Fe3+(SO4)2 · 2H2O
1 photo of Zincovoltaite associated with ZincocopiapiteZnFe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 18H2O
1 photo of Zincovoltaite associated with RömeriteFe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 14H2O
1 photo of Zincovoltaite associated with HalotrichiteFeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.CC.CobaltoblöditeNa2Co(SO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.AndychristyitePbCu2+Te6+O5(H2O)Tric. 1 : P1
7.CC.Ammoniovoltaite(NH4)2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12(H2O)18Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c
7.CC.05KrausiteKFe(SO4)2 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CC.10TamarugiteNaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.15KaliniteKAl(SO4)2 · 11H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CC.15MendoziteNaAl(SO4)2 · 11H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CC.20Lonecreekite(NH4)Fe3+(SO4)2 · 12H2OIso. m3 (2/m 3) : Pa3
7.CC.20Alum-(K)KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2OIso. m3 (2/m 3) : Pa3
7.CC.20Alum-(Na)NaAl(SO4)2 · 12H2OIso. m3 (2/m 3) : Pa3
7.CC.20Tschermigite(NH4)Al(SO4)2 · 12H2OIso. m3 (2/m 3) : Pa3
7.CC.20LanmuchangiteTl+Al(SO4)2 · 12H2OIso. m3 (2/m 3) : Pa3
7.CC.25VoltaiteK2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c
7.CC.25PertlikiteK2(Fe2+,Mg)2Mg4Fe3+2Al(SO4)12 · 18H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I41/acd
7.CC.25Ammoniomagnesiovoltaite(NH4)2Mg2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c
7.CC.25MagnesiovoltaiteK2Mg5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2OIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c
7.CC.30KröhnkiteNa2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.35FerrinatriteNa3Fe(SO4)3 · 3H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.CC.40GoldichiteKFe(SO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.45LöweiteNa12Mg7(SO4)13 · 15H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.CC.50BlöditeNa2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.50NickelblöditeNa2(Ni,Mg)(SO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.50ChangoiteNa2Zn(SO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.55LeoniteK2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.CC.55MereiteriteK2Fe(SO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.CC.60Boussingaultite(NH4)2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.60CyanochroiteK2Cu(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.60Mohrite(NH4)2Fe(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.60Nickelboussingaultite(NH4)2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.60PicromeriteK2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
7.CC.60NickelpicromeriteK2Ni(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.60Katerinopoulosite(NH4)2Zn(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.65PolyhaliteK2Ca2Mg(SO4)4 · 2H2OTric. 1
7.CC.70LeightoniteK2Ca2Cu(SO4)4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CC.75AmarilliteNaFe(SO4)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CC.80KonyaiteNa2Mg(SO4)2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CC.85WattevilleiteNa2Ca(SO4)2 · 4H2O (?)Orth.
7.CC.85XocolatliteCa2Mn4+2(Te6+O6)2 · H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CC.90Eckhardite(Ca,Pb)Cu2+Te6+O5(H2O)Mon. 2/m

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Slowly soluble in water. Readily soluble in HCl. Decomposes in air.
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 ZincovoltaiteHide

References for ZincovoltaiteHide

Localities for ZincovoltaiteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

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.
China (TL)
 
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Da Qaidam (Dachaidan Co.)
        • Xitieshan
Li Wanmao et al. (1987)
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Gyöngyös District
      • Mátraszentimre
collector: Gábor Koller +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Utah
    • San Juan County
      • Red Canyon Mining District
Collection of Alex Earl +1 other reference
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