Ferristrunzite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Ferristrunzite
Formula:
Fe3+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O
Colour:
Pale yellow to creamy white, tan to very light brown
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Silky, Dull
Hardness:
4
Specific Gravity:
2.38 - 2.50
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1987 by Donald R. Peacor, Pete J. Dunn, William B. Simmons, and Robert A. Ramik for its chemical relationship to strunzite.
Not to be confused with ferrostrunzite.
Not to be confused with ferrostrunzite.
Polymorph of:
Isostructural with:
This page provides mineralogical data about Ferristrunzite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1500
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1500:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
42840caa-36d3-42a2-91f7-4877b920a4cc
IMA Classification of Ferristrunzite
Approved
Approval year:
1986
Classification of Ferristrunzite
8.DC.25
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
C : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 1:1 and < 2:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
C : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 1:1 and < 2:1
42.11.9.3
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
11 : (AB)3(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
11 : (AB)3(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
19.13.8
19 : Phosphates
13 : Phosphates of Fe alone
19 : Phosphates
13 : Phosphates of Fe alone
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 |
---|---|---|
Fstz | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Ferristrunzite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
---|---|---|
Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Ferristrunzite
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Silky, Dull
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Pale yellow to creamy white, tan to very light brown
Streak:
very pale yellow
Hardness:
4 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
One, probable, parallel X-Z
One, probable, parallel X-Z
Fracture:
Splintery
Density:
2.38 - 2.50 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.55 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Ferristrunzite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.664 nβ = 1.698 nγ = 1.757
2V:
Measured: 77° , Calculated: 78°
Birefringence:
0.093
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.093
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:
High
Dispersion:
strong
Optical Extinction:
Z^c ~ 17°
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = greenish-yellow, Z = brownish yellow
Chemistry of Ferristrunzite
Mindat Formula:
Fe3+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O
Elements listed:
Chemical Analysis
Oxide wt%:
1 | |
---|---|
Fe203 | 46.3 % |
P205 | 28.2 % |
H20 | 26.0 % |
Total: | 100.5 % |
Crystallography of Ferristrunzite
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.012 Å, b = 9.732 Å, c = 7.334 Å
α = 90.50°, β = 96.99°, γ = 116.43°
α = 90.50°, β = 96.99°, γ = 116.43°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.029 : 1 : 0.754
Unit Cell V:
633.56 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Comment:
Point Group: 1 or 1; Space Group: P1 or P1.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
8.87 Å | (80) |
5.34 Å | (100) |
4.48 Å | (20) |
4.20 Å | (30) |
3.442 Å | (30) |
3.387 Å | (30) |
3.267 Å | (40) |
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] |
Geological Setting:
Granite pegmatites, sedimentary phosphate nodules.
Type Occurrence of Ferristrunzite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Tan radiating acicular crystals.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian Institution), Washington, D.C., USA, catalogue number 162499.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Fracture filling in a sedimentary rock.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Peacor, D.R., Dunn, P.J., Simmons, W.B., Ramik, R.A. (1987) Ferristrunzite, a new member of the strunzite group, from Blaton, Belgium. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1987, Heft 10, 453-457.
Synonyms of Ferristrunzite
Other Language Names for Ferristrunzite
German:Ferristrunzit
Spanish:Ferristrunzita
Relationship of Ferristrunzite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Ferrostrunzite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O | Tric. |
Strunzite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
Zincostrunzite | ZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6.5H2O | Tric. 1 : P1 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
38 photos of Ferristrunzite associated with Cacoxenite | Fe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
33 photos of Ferristrunzite associated with Strengite | FePO4 · 2H2O |
32 photos of Ferristrunzite associated with Beraunite | Fe3+6(PO4)4O(OH)4 · 6H2O |
12 photos of Ferristrunzite associated with Ferroberaunite | Fe2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)5 · 6H2O |
12 photos of Ferristrunzite associated with Rockbridgeite | Fe2+Fe3+4(PO4)3(OH)5 |
10 photos of Ferristrunzite associated with Whitmoreite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
7 photos of Ferristrunzite associated with Mitridatite | Ca2Fe3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O |
5 photos of Ferristrunzite associated with Phosphosiderite | FePO4 · 2H2O |
1 photo of Ferristrunzite associated with Ferrolaueite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.DC. | Ianbruceite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) · 3H2O |
8.DC. | Césarferreiraite | Fe2+ Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC. | Ferrivauxite | Fe3+Al2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
8.DC.05 | Nissonite | Cu2Mg2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 5H2O |
8.DC.07 | Euchroite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) · 3H2O |
8.DC.10 | Legrandite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) · H2O |
8.DC.12 | Strashimirite | Cu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 5H2O |
8.DC.15 | Arthurite | CuFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.15 | Earlshannonite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.15 | Ojuelaite | ZnFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.15 | Whitmoreite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.15 | Cobaltarthurite | (Co,Mg)Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.15 | Bendadaite | Fe2+Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.15 | Kunatite | CuFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.15 | UM2006-27-PO:FeHZn | ZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.15 | UKI-2006-(PO:AlCuFeH) | Fe2+Al3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.17 | Kleemanite | ZnAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 3H2O |
8.DC.20 | Bermanite | Mn2+Mn3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.20 | Coralloite | Mn2+Mn3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.20 | Magnesiobermanite | MgMn3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
8.DC.22 | Kovdorskite | Mg2(PO4)(OH) · 3H2O |
8.DC.25 | Ferrostrunzite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O |
8.DC.25 | Metavauxite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.25 | Metavivianite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O |
8.DC.25 | Strunzite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O |
8.DC.25 | Zincostrunzite | ZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6.5H2O |
8.DC.27 | Beraunite | Fe3+6(PO4)4O(OH)4 · 6H2O |
8.DC.27 | Tvrdýite | Fe2+Fe3+2 Al3(PO4)4(OH)5(H2O)4 · 2H2O |
8.DC.27 | Zincoberaunite | ZnFe3+5(PO4)4(OH)5 · 6H2O |
8.DC.30 | Gordonite | MgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Laueite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Mangangordonite | Mn2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Paravauxite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Pseudolaueite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Sigloite | Fe3+Al2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 7H2O |
8.DC.30 | Stewartite | Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Ushkovite | MgFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Ferrolaueite | Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Kastningite | (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Maghrebite | MgAl2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.30 | Nordgauite | MnAl2(PO4)2(F,OH)2 · 5H2O |
8.DC.30 | Kayrobertsonite | [MnAl2(PO4)2(OH)2(H2O)4] · 2H2O |
8.DC.30 | Kummerite | Mn2+Fe3+Al(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DC.32 | Tinticite | Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 3H2O |
8.DC.32 | Kamarizaite | Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 3H2O |
8.DC.35 | Vauxite | Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2O |
8.DC.37 | Vantasselite | Al4(PO4)3(OH)3 · 9H2O |
8.DC.40 | Cacoxenite | Fe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
8.DC.45 | Gormanite | (Fe2+,Mg)3(Al,Fe3+)4(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2O |
8.DC.45 | Souzalite | (Mg,Fe2+)3(Al,Fe3+)4(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2O |
8.DC.47 | Kingite | Al3(PO4)2F2(OH) · 7H2O |
8.DC.50 | Wavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)3 · 5H2O |
8.DC.50 | Allanpringite | Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
8.DC.50 | Fluorwavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH)2F · 5H2O |
8.DC.52 | Kribergite | Al5(PO4)3(SO4)(OH)4 · 4H2O |
8.DC.55 | Mapimite | Zn2Fe3+3(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 10H2O |
8.DC.57 | Ogdensburgite | Ca2Fe3+4(Zn,Mn2+)(AsO4)4(OH)6 · 6H2O |
8.DC.60 | Nevadaite | (Cu2+,Al,V3+)6Al8(PO4)8F8(OH)2 · 22H2O |
8.DC.60 | Cloncurryite | Cu0.5(VO)0.5Al2(PO4)2F2 · 5H2O |
8.DC.62 | Kenngottite | Mn2+3Fe3+4(PO4)4(OH)6(H2O)2 |
8.DC.67 | Molinelloite | Cu(H2O)(OH)V4+O(V5+O4) |
8.DC.70 | Whitecapsite | H16Fe2+5Fe3+14Sb3+6(AsO4)18O16 · 120H2O |
8.DC.75 | Heimite | PbCu2(AsO4)(OH)3 · 2H2O |
8.DC.80 | Lednevite | Cu[PO3(OH)] · H2O |
Fluorescence of Ferristrunzite
Not fluorescent in UV
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.
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Localities for Ferristrunzite
Locality List
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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.
Belgium (TL) | |
| Van Tassel (1966) +8 other references |
| Dillen et al. (1990) +2 other references |
Brazil | |
| Baijot et al. (2014) |
Czech Republic | |
| Breiter K. |
France | |
| Favreau et al. (2013) |
Germany | |
| Wittern (2001) +1 other reference |
| - (n.d.) |
| Blaß et al. (1994) +1 other reference |
| Emser Hefte 1988 (4) |
| Witzke et al. (2013) |
| Gröbner et al. (2011) |
Poland | |
| Ł. Kruszewski PXRD & pXRF data (paper in preparation) |
Portugal | |
| Alves (2016) |
USA | |
| wgnhs.uwex.edu (n.d.) |
Mars | |
| Lane et al. (2008) |
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Mont-des-Groseillers, Blaton, Bernissart, Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium