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Dundasite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About DundasiteHide

Formula:
PbAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2O
Colour:
White to colourless to very pale blue; rarely pale greenish or pale yellowish
Lustre:
Vitreous, Silky
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
3.1 - 3.55
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in 1893 by William Frederick Petterd after the type locality, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia.
Dundasite is a secondary lead mineral found in the oxidization zone of lead deposits.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1330
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1330:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
444b55b4-8ede-4009-93f4-fb1dbf06b316

IMA Classification of DundasiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1893

Classification of DundasiteHide

5.DB.10

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
D : Carbonates with additional anions, with H2O
B : With large and medium-sized cations
16b.2.1.1

16b : HYDRATED CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
2 : AmBn(XO3)pZqxH2O & with (m+n):p = 3:2
11.9.3

11 : Carbonates
9 : Carbonates of Pb, Zr and Th

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Pronunciation of DundasiteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of DundasiteHide

Vitreous, Silky
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
White to colourless to very pale blue; rarely pale greenish or pale yellowish
Comment:
Bluish hue due to trace amounts of Cu(II).
Streak:
White
Hardness:
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {010}.
Density:
3.1 - 3.55 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.716 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of DundasiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.603 nβ = 1.716 nγ = 1.750
2V:
Measured: 30° to 40°, Calculated: 54°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.147
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
High
Dispersion:
strong

Chemistry of DundasiteHide

Mindat Formula:
PbAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2O

Crystallography of DundasiteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.08(1) Å, b = 16.37(2) Å, c = 5.62(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.555 : 1 : 0.343
Unit Cell V:
835.35 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Spherical aggregates composed of radiating crystals, elongated [001]; matted or felted crusts.
Comment:
Space Group: P bnm

Crystal StructureHide

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0014455DundasiteCocco G, Fanfani L, Nunzi A, Zanazzi P F (1972) The crystal structure of dundasite Mineralogical Magazine 38 564-5691972Gonnesa, Sardinia, Italy0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
7.91 Å(100)
4.63 Å(50)
3.60 Å(80)
3.23 Å(50)
3.08 Å(60)
2.968 Å(40)
2.667 Å(50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates]
Geological Setting:
Oxidized zones of lead-bearing deposits.

Type Occurrence of DundasiteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
No designated type material.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Petterd, William Frederick (1893) Minerals of Tasmania, Hobart: 66.

Other Language Names for DundasiteHide

German:Dundasit
Simplified Chinese:白铅铝矿
Spanish:Dundasita

Relationship of Dundasite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
AlumohydrocalciteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
DresseriteBaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
GrguriciteCaCr2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
HydrodresseriteBaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
KochsándoriteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
PetterditePbCr3+2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
StrontiodresseriteSrAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
Unnamed (Ca-analogue of Petterdite)CaCr3+2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2O

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
87 photos of Dundasite associated with CrocoitePbCr6+O4
52 photos of Dundasite associated with CerussitePbCO3
30 photos of Dundasite associated with AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
21 photos of Dundasite associated with GibbsiteAl(OH)3
21 photos of Dundasite associated with MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
14 photos of Dundasite associated with Allophane(Al2O3)(SiO2)1.3-2 · 2.5-3H2O
11 photos of Dundasite associated with Chrome-CerussitePbCO3
9 photos of Dundasite associated with Limonite
8 photos of Dundasite associated with PyromorphitePb5(PO4)3Cl
7 photos of Dundasite associated with Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.DB.GrguriciteCaCr2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.DB.05AlumohydrocalciteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.DB.05NasledovitePbMn3Al4(CO3)4(SO4)O5 · 5H2O
5.DB.05Para-alumohydrocalciteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 6H2O
5.DB.05UM1977-02-CO:AlCaHCa6Al2(CO3)3O6 · 32H2O
5.DB.10DresseriteBaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
5.DB.10MontroyaliteSr4Al8(CO3)3(OH,F)26 · 10-11H2OTric.
5.DB.10StrontiodresseriteSrAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
5.DB.10PetterditePbCr3+2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
5.DB.10KochsándoriteCaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
5.DB.10Unnamed (Ca-analogue of Petterdite)CaCr3+2(CO3)2(OH)4 · H2O
5.DB.15HydrodresseriteBaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.DB.20Schuilingite-(Nd)PbCu(Nd,Gd,Sm,Y)(CO3)3(OH) · 1.5H2OOrth. mm2
5.DB.25SergeeviteCa2Mg11(CO3)9(HCO3)4(OH)4 · 6H2OTrig.
5.DB.30Szymańskiite[H3O]+8[Hg2]2+8(Ni,Mg)6[CO3]12(OH)12 · 3H2OHex. 6 : P63
5.DB.35Lusernaite-(Y)Y4Al(CO3)2(OH)10F · 6H2O Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
5.DB.40PutnisiteSrCa4Cr3+8(CO3)8SO4(OH)16 · 23H2O Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in acids with effervescence.
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 DundasiteHide

References for DundasiteHide

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Localities for DundasiteHide

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.
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Georgiana Co.
      • Peelwood
Australian J. Mineralogy 13 (2)
  • Tasmania
    • West Coast municipality
      • Rosebery district
        • Williamsford
Dana (1909) +1 other reference
      • Zeehan mining district
        • Dundas mineral field
N.R. Kemp and R.S. Bottrill : ...
Bottrill et al. (2006)
[Canadian Mineralogist 38 pp. 1467-1476 (2000) +1 other reference
Peter Andersen collection
        • North Dundas
Bottrill et al. (2006)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Friesach
        • Zeltschach
          • Schwall
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Guttaring
        • Ratteingraben
G.Blaß
Carinthia II 168./88. (1978) +1 other reference
      • Micheldorf
        • Hirt
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Villach
      • Mittewald
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Rauris
        • Alteck - Hoher Sonnblick area
          • Kolm-Saigurn
Strasser (1989)
Niedermayr et al. (2009)
  • Styria
    • Graz-Umgebung District
      • Übelbach
        • Guggenbach
          • Notberg
Auer (2023)
    • Leoben District
      • Kammern im Liesingtal
        • Seiz
          • Wolfsgruben (Wolfgruben)
Leikauf et al. (2005)
    • Liezen District
      • Öblarn
        • Walchen
[Lapis 1992: 2 p.19-30]
    • Weiz District
      • Rettenegg
        • Prinzkogel (Prinzenkogel)
          • Prinzkogel mines
            • Southern District
Postl et al. (1990) +1 other reference
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Liège
      • Chaudfontaine
Van Tassel (1979) +1 other reference
Van Tassel (1979) +1 other reference
      • Liège
Van Tassel (1979) +1 other reference
      • Lontzen
Michel BLONDIEAU et al. (2018)
        • Walhorn
Blondieau et al. (2016)
      • Theux
Hatert et al. (2002)
Michel Arliguie collection. +2 other references
Dejonghe et al. (1993)
Canada
 
  • Yukon
    • Mayo mining district
Dawson Creek +1 other reference
Dawson Creek +1 other reference
China
 
  • Guangxi
    • Guilin
      • Gongcheng Co.
RRUFF Project Database (ID R060889)
Czech Republic
 
  • Moravian-Silesian Region
    • Bruntál District
      • Dolní Moravice
        • Nová Ves
Fojt
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jeseník District
Kuttna +1 other reference
Pauliš
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Loire
      • Roanne
        • Le Crozet
Vernay (1997)
  • Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    • Nièvre
      • Clamecy
        • La Collancelle
Yves Mourey Collection
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Haguenau-Wissembourg
        • Lembach
Wittern et al. (Cologne)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Dordogne
      • Nontron
        • Nontron
Legrand et al. (2008)
  • Occitanie
    • Aude
      • Narbonne
        • Palairac
Berbain et al. (2005)
    • Gard
      • Alès
        • Laval-Pradel
Le Cahier des micromonteurs
      • Le Vigan
        • Alzon
Queneau (n.d.)
    • Lozère
      • Mende
        • Altier
Queneau (n.d.)
        • Saint-Léger-de-Peyre
Queneau (n.d.)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
Jean-Marie Claude collection +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Bad Harzburg
        • Radau valley
Schnorrer-Köhler (1988)
      • Braunlage
Weiß (1990)
      • Clausthal-Zellerfeld
        • Oberschulenberg
Lapis (1)
      • Langelsheim
        • Astfeld
Schnorrer-Köhler (1988)
        • Lautenthal
Schnorrer-Köhler (1991)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Bestwig
Wittern (2001)
Meinrad Kempf Collection
      • Siegen-Wittgenstein
        • Wilnsdorf
Schnorrer-Köhler (1987)
    • Cologne
      • Oberbergischer Kreis
        • Engelskirchen
          • Loope
Habel et al. (2009)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Neuwied
      • Unkel
        • Rheinbreitbach
Weiss: "Mineralienfundstellen et al. (Munich)
    • Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
Wittern (2001)
      • Lahnstein
        • Friedrichssegen
Der Aufschluss Vol.55
    • Südwestpfalz
      • Dahner Felsenland
        • Nothweiler
Weiß (1990)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Lavrion Mining District
          • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Meixner (1978) +2 other references
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Pétervására District
      • Parádsasvár
Szakáll - Gatter: Minerals of Hungary
Szakáll-Gatter-Jánosi: Minerals of ...
Ireland
 
  • Connacht
    • Galway County
      • Connemara
        • Maam Bridge
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Killimor
Morrissey (1970)
  • Munster
    • Tipperary County
      • Silvermines District
Anders Errson Collection
Italy
 
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia
    • Udine Province
Bortolozzi et al. (2018)
  • Lombardy
    • Bergamo Province
      • Stabina valley
Maida (2002)
Orlandi et al. (2005) +1 other reference
    • Lecco Province
      • Primaluna
        • Cortabbio
Carmagnola et al. (2019)
    • Varese Province
      • Valganna
        • Boarezzo
AA. VV. et al. (1)
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Domusnovas
Moldovan et al. (2013)
      • Gonnesa
Stara et al. (1996)
Stara et al. (1996)
      • Gonnosfanadiga
        • Fenugu Sibiri Mine
Orlandi (2011)
      • Iglesias
        • Bindua
De Michele (1974)
Stara et al. (1996)
Cerussite-5mm-Seddas Moddizzis Mine
      • Villaputzu
L. Chiappino collection
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • Trento Province (Trentino)
      • Frassilongo
        • Roveda
Ferretti et al. (2018)
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Massa Marittima
Sabelli C. et al. (GR)
    • Livorno Province
      • Rio
        • Rio Marina
          • Rio Mine
P. Rögner et al. (2000)
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Recoaro Terme
        • Civillina Mountain
Boscardin M. et alii. "I minerali nel Vicentino" et al. (Vicenza)
      • Torrebelvicino
        • Mercanti Valley
Lapis (2) +2 other references
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
Antonio Zordan collection
XRD single crystal analysis at Padova ...
Morocco
 
  • Oriental Region
    • Jerada Province
      • Touissit-Bou Beker mining district
Steve Rust collection
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Gebhard (1999)
New Zealand
 
  • Waikato Region
    • Matamata-Piako District
      • Te Aroha
Railton et al. (1990)
Saudi Arabia
 
  • Medina Region
Faheha et al. (2012)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
        • Hodruša-Hámre mines
Števko M. (2014)
Spain
 
  • Asturias
    • Villanueva de Oscos
      • Busdemouros
Calvo Rebollar (2012)
  • Catalonia
    • Girona
      • Ribes de Freser
        • Vall de Ribes mining district
Joan Rosell et al. (2022)
    • Lleida
      • Cerdanya
Xavi Ortiz Collection
  • Valencian Community
    • Castellón
      • Borriol
Adrian Pesudo collection. Analyssed by ...
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Albula Region
      • Schmitten
EDXS analysis EDXPR_2844
UK
 
  • England
    • Bath and North East Somerset
      • East Harptree
Day (1999)
    • Cornwall
      • Lezant
Elton et al. (2004)
      • Menheniot
Tony Aldworth Collection/Chris Jewson ... +1 other reference
      • Padstow
        • Gunver Head
Golley et al. (1995)
      • Perranzabuloe
        • Perran Iron Lode (Great Perran Iron Lode)
G.Curtis collection
      • Porthleven
Palache et al. (1951)
      • St Hilary
John Betterton at Haslemere Educational ...
      • St Kew
Golley et al. (1995)
Steve Rust collection
      • St Minver
        • Port Quin
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Keswick
          • Catbells
Day (1999)
        • St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
Day (1999)
    • Derbyshire
      • Derbyshire Dales District
        • South Darley
Specimen in the Natural History Museum +2 other references
    • Gloucestershire
      • South Gloucestershire
        • Sodbury
Alabaster (1990) +1 other reference
    • Somerset
      • Mendip
        • Cranmore
Turner R.W. and Rumsey (2007) +1 other reference
  • Scotland
    • South Lanarkshire
      • Leadhills
  • Wales
    • Ceredigion
      • Ceulanymaesmawr
        • Tal-y-bont
Day (1999)
    • Conwy
      • Capel Curig
Day (1999)
      • Trefriw
Dana 6:A2:37.
    • Powys
      • Old Radnor
Cotterell et al. (2011)
USA
 
  • Nevada
    • White Pine County
      • Duck Creek Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
      • Ogdensburg
        • Sterling Hill
John Cianciulli
  • New Mexico
    • Socorro County
Gibbs (1989)
Min Rec 20:1 pp13-24
Min Rec 20:1 pp13-24
Min Rec 5:5 p235
Min Rec 20:1 pp13-24 +1 other reference
 
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