Indolev, L.N., Zhdanov, Y.Y., Kashertseva, K.I., Soknev, V.S., Del'Yanidi, K.I. (1971) The new mineral indigirite, a hydrous mangesium aluminum carbonate. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 100(2): 178-183.

Classification of IndigiriteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):

5.DA.10

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
D : Carbonates with additional anions, with H₂O
A : With medium-sized cations

Dana 8th ed.:

16b.1.3.1

16b : HYDRATED CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : A_mB_n(XO₃)_pZ_qxH₂O & with (m+n):p = 1:1

Hey's CIM Ref.:

11.7.6

11 : Carbonates
7 : Carbonates of Al

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Symbol	Source	Reference
Idg	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 IndigiriteHide

Lustre:

Vitreous, Silky

Transparency:

Translucent

Colour:

snow white

Streak:

White

Hardness:

2 on Mohs scale

Tenacity:

Flexible

Density:

1.6(1) g/cm³ (Measured)

Optical Data of IndigiriteHide

Type:

Uniaxial (+)

RI values:

n_ω = 1.472 n_ε = 1.502

Max Birefringence:

δ = 0.030

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Surface Relief:

Moderate

Comments:

Biaxial. Orientation: Positive elongation, parallel extinction. α = 1.472(2) β = n.d. γ = 1.502(2) 2V(meas.) = n.d.

Chemistry of IndigiriteHide

Mindat Formula:

Mg₂Al₂(CO₃)₄(OH)₂ · 15H₂O

Elements listed:

Al, C, H, Mg, O - search for minerals with similar chemistry

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
7.62 Å	(90)
5.80 Å	(100)
5.24 Å	(90)
4.56 Å	(80)
2.70 Å	(90)
2.60 Å	(90)
1.625 Å	(50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

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]

Type Occurrence of IndigiriteHide

Type Locality:

ⓘ Sarylakh Au-Sb deposit, Indigirka River Basin, Sakha, Russia

General Appearance of Type Material:

Rosette-like, radiating fibrous aggregates of very fine fibers, needles or plates of length up to 1 mm

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Geological Museum, Yakutsk Scientific Center, Yakutsk, mk 192;
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, 76565, 76566.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Download:

https://rruff.info/rruff_1.0/uploads/ZVMO100N2_178.pdf

Synonyms of IndigiriteHide

IMA1971-012

Other Language Names for IndigiriteHide

German:Indigirit

Spanish:Indigirita

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

5.DA.	Alexkhomyakovite	K₆(Ca₂Na)(CO₃)₅Cl · 6H₂O	Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6₃/mcm
5.DA.	Amoraite	Ca₁₂Al₆(OH)₃₆(CO₃)₂(SO₃) · 15H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
5.DA.05	Dypingite	Mg₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂ · 5H₂O	Mon.
5.DA.05	Giorgiosite	Mg₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂ · 5-6H₂O
5.DA.05	Hydromagnesite	Mg₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂ · 4H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
5.DA.05	Widgiemoolthalite	Ni₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂ · 5H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
5.DA.05	UM1986-10-CO:ClHMgMnZn (also called Mineral F, Dunn, 1995)	Mg₅(Zn,Mn)₃(CO₃)₂(OH,Cl)₁₂ · H₂O
5.DA.05	UM1987-01-CO:HMgS	Mg₄(CO₃)₂(OH)₄ · 6H₂O ?	Mon.
5.DA.10	Artinite	Mg₂(CO₃)(OH)₂ · 3H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
5.DA.10	Chlorartinite	Mg₂(CO₃)(OH)Cl · 2H₂O	Trig. 3m : R3c
5.DA.15	Otwayite	Ni₂(CO₃)(OH)₂ · H₂O	Orth.
5.DA.15	Zaratite	Ni₃(CO₃)(OH)₄ · 4H₂O ?	Iso.
5.DA.20	Kambaldaite	NaNi₄(CO₃)₃(OH)₃ · 3H₂O	Hex. 6 : P6₃
5.DA.25	Callaghanite	Cu₂Mg₂(CO₃)(OH)₆ · 2H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
5.DA.30	Claraite	(Cu,Zn)₁₅(CO₃)₄(AsO₄)₂(SO₄)(OH)₁₄ · 7H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
5.DA.35	Hydroscarbroite	Al₁₄(CO₃)₃(OH)₃₆ · nH₂O	Tric.
5.DA.35	Scarbroite	Al₅(CO₃)(OH)₁₃ · 5H₂O	Tric.
5.DA.40	Caresite	Fe²⁺₄Al₂(OH)₁₂[CO₃] · 3H₂O	Trig. 3 2 : P3₁ 1 2
5.DA.40	Quintinite	Mg₄Al₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃) · 3H₂O	Hex. 6 2 2 : P6₃ 2 2
5.DA.40	Charmarite	Mn²⁺₄Al₂(OH)₁₂[CO₃] · 3H₂O	Hex.
5.DA.40	Karchevskyite	Mg₁₈Al₉(OH)₅₄Sr₂(CO₃)₉(H₂O)₆ (H₃O)₅	Trig.
5.DA.40	UM1987-05-OH:AlCMg	Mg₄Al₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃,SO₄) · 3H₂O
5.DA.45	Stichtite-2H	Mg₆(Cr,Al)₂(CO₃)(OH)₁₆ · 4H₂O	Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6₃/mmc
5.DA.45	Brugnatellite	Mg₆Fe³⁺(CO₃)(OH)₁₃ · 4H₂O	Hex.
5.DA.45	Chlormagaluminite	Mg₄Al₂(OH)₁₂Cl₂ · 3H₂O	Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6₃/mcm
5.DA.45	Hydrotalcite-2H	Mg₆Al₂(CO₃)(OH)₁₆ · 4H₂O	Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6₃/mmc
5.DA.45	Pyroaurite-2H	Mg₆Fe³⁺₂(OH)₁₆(CO₃) · 4H₂O	Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6₃/mmc
5.DA.45	Zaccagnaite	Zn₄Al₂(OH)₁₂[CO₃] · 3H₂O	Hex.
5.DA.45	Liudongshengite	Zn₄Cr₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃) · 3H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50	Comblainite	Ni₄Co₂(OH)₁₂[CO₃] · 3H₂O	Trig.
5.DA.50	Desautelsite	Mg₆Mn³⁺₂(OH)₁₆[CO₃] · 4H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m)
5.DA.50	Hydrotalcite	Mg₆Al₂(CO₃)(OH)₁₆ · 4H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50	Pyroaurite	Mg₆Fe³⁺₂(OH)₁₆[CO₃] · 4H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50	Reevesite	Ni₆Fe³⁺₂(OH)₁₆(CO₃) · 4H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50	Stichtite	Mg₆Cr³⁺₂(OH)₁₆[CO₃] · 4H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50	Takovite	Ni₆Al₂(OH)₁₆[CO₃] · 4H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50	Kaznakhtite	Ni₆Co³⁺₂(CO₃)(OH)₁₆ · 4H₂O	Trig. 3 : R3
5.DA.55	Coalingite	Mg₁₀Fe³⁺₂(OH)₂₄[CO₃] · 2H₂O	Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.55	Akopovaite	Al₄Li₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃)(H₂O)₃	Mon. 2/m : B2/m
5.DA.60	Šlikite	Zn₂Mg(CO₃)₂(OH)₂ · 4H₂O	Tric. 1 : P1
5.DA.65	Marklite	Cu₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆ · 6H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b

Other InformationHide

Thermal Behaviour:

Type material: lost 24% by weight in vacuum (~0.01 mm Hg) at room temperature, 49% at 140°,73% at 660°. The DTA curve shows endothermic breaks at 120° (the main one), 160° and 215°.

Notes:

Insoluble in water, alcohol, or ammonia. Dissolved at once by acids or KOH solution.

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 IndigiriteHide

Reference List:

Fleischer, M. (1972) New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 57: 326.

(2023) Indigirite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Localities for IndigiriteHide

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Locality ListHide

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- 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.


Italy
Sardinia South Sardinia Province Villaputzu ⓘ ~~Baccu Locci Mine~~	Orlandi et al. (2005)

Oman
Al Batinah North Governorate ⓘ Two shoes	Chavagnac et al. (2013)
ⓘ Two shoes spring ?	Chavagnac et al. (2013)

Russia (TL)
Sakha Indigirka River Basin ⓘ Sarylakh Au-Sb deposit (TL)	Indolev L N et al. (1971) +1 other reference

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