Freedite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Freedite
Formula:
Cu+Pb8(AsO3)2O3Cl5
Colour:
Greenish yellow
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
7.43 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
After Dr. Robert L. Freed, American mineralogist, of Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
This page provides mineralogical data about Freedite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1604
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1604:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
967b4d05-a0e4-4971-95c1-4759eeecb4fe
IMA Classification of Freedite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Cu1+Pb8(As3+O3)2O3Cl5
First published:
1985
Classification of Freedite
4.JB.65
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
B : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites; with additional anions, without H2O
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
B : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites; with additional anions, without H2O
46.1.5.1
46 : ANTIMONITES AND ARSENITES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)m(XO3)pZq
46 : ANTIMONITES AND ARSENITES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)m(XO3)pZq
23.14
23 : Arsenites
23 : Arsenites
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 |
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Fre | 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 Freedite
Vitreous
Colour:
Greenish yellow
Streak:
Yellow
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
On [100].
On [100].
Density:
7.43 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Freedite
Type:
Biaxial
Chemistry of Freedite
Mindat Formula:
Cu+Pb8(AsO3)2O3Cl5
Crystallography of Freedite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 13.578(2) Å, b = 20.099(3) Å, c = 7.465(1) Å
β = 105.73(1)°
β = 105.73(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.676 : 1 : 0.371
Unit Cell V:
1960.94 ų
Z:
4
Morphology:
Crystals commonly aggregated; radial forms.
Comment:
Cell parameters from Pertlik (1987).
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0014613 | Freedite | Pertlik F (1987) The structure of freedite, Pb8Cu(AsO3)2O3Cl5 Mineralogy and Petrology 36 85-92 | 1987 | Langban mine, Varmland, Sweden | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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2.949 Å | (100) |
2.830 Å | (80) |
2.734 Å | (80) |
3.832 Å | (50) |
2.096 Å | (50) |
6.51 Å | (40) |
3.581 Å | (40) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] | |
47g : [Halogen-bearing surface weathering minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Freedite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Aggregates of slightly radial texture.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 160353 and 160354.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Metamorphosed Fe–Mn orebody.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Dunn, P.J., Rouse, R.C. (1985) Freedite and thorikosite from Långban, Sweden, and Laurion, Greece: two new species related to the synthetic bismuth oxyhalides. American Mineralogist, 70, 845-848.
Synonyms of Freedite
Other Language Names for Freedite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
4.JB. | Cuyaite | Ca2Mn3+As3+14O24Cl |
4.JB. | Brattforsite | Mn19(AsO 3)12Cl2 |
4.JB.05 | Fetiasite | (Fe3+,Fe2+,Ti)3(As2O5)O2 |
4.JB.10 | Manganarsite | Mn3(As2O4)(OH)4 |
4.JB.15 | Magnussonite | Mn2+10(As3+O3)6(OH,Cl)2 |
4.JB.15 | UM1984-09-AsO:ClHMn | Mn10As6O18(OH)Cl |
4.JB.20 | Armangite | Mn2+26(AsO3)14(HAsO3)4(CO3) |
4.JB.25 | Nanlingite | Na(Ca5Li)Mg12(AsO3)2[Fe(AsO3)6]F14 |
4.JB.30 | Asbecasite | Ca3(Ti,Sn4+)Be2(AsO3)6(SiO4)2 |
4.JB.35 | Stenhuggarite | CaFeSb(AsO3)2O |
4.JB.40 | Trigonite | Pb3Mn2+(AsO3)2(HAsO3) |
4.JB.45 | Finnemanite | Pb5(AsO3)3Cl |
4.JB.50 | Gebhardite | Pb8(As2O5)2OCl6 |
4.JB.55 | Derbylite | Fe3+4Ti3Sb3+O13(OH) |
4.JB.55 | Tomichite | (V,Fe)4Ti3AsO13(OH) |
4.JB.55 | Graeserite | Fe3+4Ti3As3+O13(OH) |
4.JB.60 | Hemloite | (Ti,V3+,Fe3+,Al)12(As3+,Sb3+)2O23(OH) |
4.JB.70 | Georgiadesite | Pb4(As3+O3)Cl4(OH) |
4.JB.75 | Ekatite | (Fe3+,Fe2+,Zn)12(AsO3)6(AsO3,HSiO4)2(OH)6 |
4.JB.75 | Szklaryite | ◻Al6BAs3+3O15 |
4.JB.85 | Lepageite | Mn2+3(Fe3+7Fe2+4)O3[Sb3+5As3+8O34] |
4.JB.90 | Bianchiniite | Ba2(TiV)(As2O5)2OF |
Other Information
Notes:
Not radioactive.
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 Freedite
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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.
Greece | |
| 58. +1 other reference |
Namibia | |
| Bowell et al. (2018) |
Sweden (TL) | |
| Dunn et al. (1985) +1 other reference |
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Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden