Schoderite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Schoderite
Formula:
Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 8H2O
Colour:
Bright yellow-orange
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
1.92
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after William Paul Schoder (1900-1977) research chemist, Union Carbide Nuclear Company, for his outstanding contributions to the metallurgy of vanadium.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3572
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3572:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
583ee80a-df0a-453b-86cd-9bc91a71e063
IMA Classification of Schoderite
Approved
Approval year:
1960
First published:
1962
Classification of Schoderite
8.CE.70
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
E : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O about 1:2.5
43.3.1.1
43 : COMPOUND PHOSPHATES, ETC.
3 : Hydrated Normal Compound Phosphates, etc·
43 : COMPOUND PHOSPHATES, ETC.
3 : Hydrated Normal Compound Phosphates, etc·
21.3.4
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
3 : Vanadates of Al, rare earths, Pb, V or Bi
21 : Vanadates (and vanadates with arsenate or phosphate)
3 : Vanadates of Al, rare earths, Pb, V or Bi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sde | 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 Schoderite
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Bright yellow-orange
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
{010}
{010}
Density:
1.92(2) g/cm3 (Measured) 1.931 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Schoderite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.560(1) nβ = 1.563(1) nγ = 1.565(1)
2V:
Measured: 42° (3), Calculated: 78°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.005
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:
Low
Dispersion:
none
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
X = pale yellow; Y = deep yellow; Z = yellow.
Chemistry of Schoderite
Mindat Formula:
Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 8H2O
Crystallography of Schoderite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 16.26(1) Å, b = 30.60(4) Å, c = 12.55(1) Å
β = 91.77(8)°
β = 91.77(8)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.531 : 1 : 0.41
Unit Cell V:
6,241.35 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
18
Morphology:
Arkansas: {100}, {001}, {101}, {101}, {203}
Comment:
Point Group: 2/m or 2.; Space Group: P21/m or P21.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 16.3 Å | (100) |
| 15.3 Å | (70) |
| 7.64 Å | (35) |
| 5.686 Å | (25) |
| 5.410 Å | (25) |
| 2.893 Å | (35) |
| 2.843 Å | (25) |
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] | |
| 47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] |
Type Occurrence of Schoderite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Yellowish orange mineral resembling variscite in samples of phosphatic chert.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian), Washington, D.C., USA, 145791, 144479.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Vanadium phosphate deposit
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Hausen, D.M. (1962) Schoderite, a new phosphovanadate mineral from Nevada. American Mineralogist: 47: 637-648.
Other Language Names for Schoderite
German:Schoderit
Spanish:Schoderita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 2 photos of Schoderite associated with Vanoxite | V4+4V5+2O13 · 8H2O |
| 1 photo of Schoderite associated with Metaschoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 6H2O |
| 1 photo of Schoderite associated with Vashegyite | Al11(PO4)9(OH)6 · 38H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.CE.X | Babánekite | Cu3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE. | Monteneroite | Cu2+Mn2+2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.05 | Chudobaite | (Mg,Zn)5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.05 | Geigerite | Mn2+5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.10 | Newberyite | Mg(PO3OH) · 3H2O |
| 8.CE.15 | Brassite | Mg(HAsO4) · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.20 | Phosphorrösslerite | Mg(PO3OH) · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.20 | Rösslerite | Mg(HAsO4) · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.25 | Metaswitzerite | Mn2+3(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.25 | Switzerite | Mn2+3(PO4)2 · 7H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Lindackerite | CuCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Ondrušite | CaCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 10H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Veselovskýite | ZnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Pradetite | CoCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Klajite | MnCu4(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 9-10H2O |
| 8.CE.30 | Hloušekite | (Ni,Co)Cu4(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 9H2O |
| 8.CE.35 | Bobierrite | Mg3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Annabergite | Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Arupite | Ni3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Barićite | (Mg,Fe)3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Erythrite | Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Ferrisymplesite | Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Hörnesite | Mg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Köttigite | Zn3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Manganohörnesite | Mn2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Parasymplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Vivianite | Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.40 | Pakhomovskyite | Co3(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.45 | Symplesite | Fe2+3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 8.CE.50 | Cattiite | Mg3(PO4)2 · 22H2O |
| 8.CE.55 | Koninckite | Fe3+PO4 · 3H2O |
| 8.CE.60 | Kaňkite | FeAsO4 · 3.5H2O |
| 8.CE.60 | Hilarionite | Fe3+2(SO4)(AsO4)(OH) · 6H2O |
| 8.CE.65 | Steigerite | Al(VO4) · 3H2O |
| 8.CE.70 | Metaschoderite | Al2(PO4)(VO4) · 6H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | Malhmoodite | FeZr(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | Zigrasite | MgZr(PO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.75 | UM2009-11-PO:CaHZr | CaZr[PO4]2 · 4H2O |
| 8.CE.80 | Santabarbaraite | Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| 8.CE.85 | Metaköttigite | (Zn,Fe,Fe)3(AsO4)2 · 8(H2O,OH) |
| 8.CE.90 | Slavkovite | Cu13(AsO4)6(AsO3OH)4 · 23H2O |
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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References for Schoderite
Reference List:
(1962) International Mineralogical Association: Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names. Mineralogical Magazine and Journal of the Mineralogical Society, 33 (258) 260-263 doi:10.1180/minmag.1962.033.258.09
Hausen, Donald M. (1962) Schoderite, a new phosphovanadate mineral from Nevada. American Mineralogist, 47 (5-6) 637-648
Localities for Schoderite
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China | |
| National Geological Archives of China ... |
USA | |
| Howard +3 other references |
| NBMG Bull 64 Geology and Mineral ... |
| [Anthony (1997) | |
| www.prophecydev.com (n.d.) +3 other references |
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