Cleusonite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Cleusonite
Formula:
(Pb,Sr)(U4+,U6+)(Fe2+,Zn)2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38
Colour:
Black
Lustre:
Sub-Metallic
Specific Gravity:
4.74 - 4.93
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
For the type locality.
Type Locality:
Pb analogue of mapiquiroite. U analogue of senaite. Fe2+-◻-analogue of mianningite. UFe-analogue of almeidaite. UFe2+-analogue of gramaccioliite-(Y).
Cleusonite is partly metamict. The radiation damage results in macroscopic swelling (i.e., variable density and unit cell dimensions) and also makes the mineral appear optically isotropic. The calculated density and the crystallographical data given here are those of a crystal treated at 1000 °C (Wülser et al., 2005).
A large number of U-bearing "senaites" from Alpine localities later turned out to be cleusonite instead.
Cleusonite is partly metamict. The radiation damage results in macroscopic swelling (i.e., variable density and unit cell dimensions) and also makes the mineral appear optically isotropic. The calculated density and the crystallographical data given here are those of a crystal treated at 1000 °C (Wülser et al., 2005).
A large number of U-bearing "senaites" from Alpine localities later turned out to be cleusonite instead.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
26262
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26262:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
2afd0cbe-d0fa-41bc-b42e-a972442b23f1
IMA Classification of Cleusonite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Pb(U4+,U6+)Fe2+2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38
Approval year:
1998
First published:
2005
Type description reference:
Wülser, Pierre-Alain, Meisser, Nicolas, Brugger, Joël, Schenk, Kurt, Ansermet, Stefan, Bonin, Michel, Bussy, François (2006) Cleusonite, (Pb,Sr)(U4+,U6+)(Fe2+,Zn)2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38, a new mineral species of the crichtonite group from the western Swiss Alps. European Journal of Mineralogy, 17 (6) 933-942 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/2005/0017-0933
Classification of Cleusonite
4.CC.40
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
C : Metal: Oxygen = 2: 3,3: 5, and similar
C : With large and medium-sized cations
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
C : Metal: Oxygen = 2: 3,3: 5, and similar
C : With large and medium-sized cations
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 |
---|---|---|
Ceu | 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 Cleusonite
Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black
Streak:
Black
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
4.74 - 4.93 g/cm3 (Measured) 5.27 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Cleusonite
Bireflectance:
None
Reflectivity:
Wavelength | R |
---|---|
400nm | 21.2% |
440nm | 19.1% |
480nm | 18.3% |
520nm | 17.7% |
560nm | 17.3% |
600nm | 17.3% |
640nm | 17.4% |
680nm | 17.1% |
700nm | 17.3% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 21.2%.
Colour in reflected light:
Light grey to white
Internal Reflections:
None
Pleochroism:
Not Visible
Chemistry of Cleusonite
Mindat Formula:
(Pb,Sr)(U4+,U6+)(Fe2+,Zn)2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38
Common Impurities:
Al,Mn,V
Crystallography of Cleusonite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
R3
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.385(2) Å, c = 20.900(7) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.013
Unit Cell V:
1,952.05 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Multiple rhombohedra and hexagonal prisms.
Twinning:
Generally twinned.
Comment:
Cells: a = 10.576(3), c = 21.325(5) Å (untreated crystal) to a = 10.4188(6), c = 20.942(1) Å (800°C treatment) and to a = 10.385(2), c = 20.900(7) Å (1000°C treatment).
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
2.893 Å | (100) |
3.406 Å | (96) |
2.851 Å | (69) |
2.245 Å | (55) |
2.995 Å | (53) |
5.18 Å | (52) |
6.83 Å | (51) |
Comments:
Cleuson, Valais, Switzerland. Data from the type description, Sample heated at 1000°C in air for 24 hours. Data for unheated material are also given.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Near-surface Processes | |
23 : Subaerial aqueous alteration by non-redox-sensitive fluids (see also #47) | |
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks | |
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics | <3.5-2.5 |
40 : Regional metamorphism (greenschist, amphibolite, granulite facies) |
Type Occurrence of Cleusonite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Centimeter sized tabular crystals. Also as minute crystals disseminated in chlorite-rich pods.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Holotype: Geological Museum of Lausanne, Switzerland (MGL #65200 to 65205).
Cotypes: National Museum of Natural History of Paris, France (MNHNP #203.64 to 203.66).
Cotypes: National Museum of Natural History of Paris, France (MNHNP #203.64 to 203.66).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Greenschist facies metamorphosed gneissic series of the Mont Fort and Siviez-Mischabel Nappes.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Wülser, P.-A., Meisser, N., Brugger, J., Schenk, K., Ansermet, S., Bonin, M., Bussy, F. (2005) Cleusonite, (Pb,Sr)(U4+,U6+)(Fe2+,Zn)2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38, a new mineral species of the crichtonite group from the western Swiss Alps. European Journal of Mineralogy: 17: 933-942.
Synonyms of Cleusonite
Other Language Names for Cleusonite
Relationship of Cleusonite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Almeidaite | PbZn2(Mn,Y)(Ti,Fe3+)18O37(OH,O) | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Botuobinskite | SrFe2+Mg2(Cr3+6Ti4+12)[O36(OH)2] | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Crichtonite | Sr(Mn,Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Davidite-(Ce) | Ce(Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH,F)38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Davidite-(La) | La(Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH,F)38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Davidite-(Y) | (La,Ce,Na,Ca,Pb)(Y,Fe2+,◻)(Fe2+,Mn2+)2(Ti,Fe3+,Nb,Zr)18O38 (hypothetical) | Trig. |
Dessauite-(Y) | (Sr,Pb)(Y,U)(Ti,Fe3+)20O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Gramaccioliite-(Y) | (Pb,Sr)(Y,Mn)Fe3+2(Ti,Fe3+)18O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Haitaite-(La) | LaU4+Fe3+2(Ti13Fe2+4Fe3+)O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Landauite | NaMnZn2(Ti,Fe)6Ti12O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Lindsleyite | (Ba,Sr)(Zr,Ca)(Fe,Mg)2(Ti,Cr,Fe)18O38 | Trig. |
Loveringite | (Ca,Ce,La)(Zr,Fe)(Mg,Fe)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,Al)18O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Mapiquiroite | (Sr,Pb)(U,Y)Fe2(Ti,Fe3+,Cr3+)18O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Mathiasite | (Mg,Cr,Fe,Ca,K)2(Ti,Zr,Cr,Fe)5O12 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Mianningite | (◻,Pb,Ce,Na)(U4+,Mn,U6+)Fe3+2 (Ti,Fe3+)18O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Mirnyite | SrZr4+Mg2(Cr3+6Ti4+12)O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Paseroite | PbMn2+(Mn2+,Fe3+)2(V5+,Ti,◻)18O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Saranovskite | SrCaFe2+2(Cr4Ti2)Ti12O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Senaite | Pb(Mn,Y,U)(Fe,Zn)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
UM1987-03-O:FePbTiU | ~(U,Pb)(Ti,Fe3+,Fe2+,Mn)21O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
UM2003-08-O:AlCaFeREEScTiV | (Ca,Ce)Sc(Ti,V,Fe,Al)20O38 | |
UM2006-05-O:CaFeKMnNaREESrTiZr | (Sr,Na,K,REE)(Ca,Zr,Mn)(Ti,Fe)18Fe2O38 | |
UM2006-06-O:CaFeKMnNaREESrTiZr | (Sr,Na,K,REE)(Zr,Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)18Fe2O38 | |
UM2006-07-O:CaFeKMnNaREESrTiZr | (Na,Sr,K,REE)(Ca,Zr,Mn)(Ti,Fe)18Fe2O38 | |
UM2006-08-O:CaFeKMnNaREESrTiZr | (Na,Sr,K,REE)(Zr,Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)18Fe2O38 | |
UM2006-09-O:CaFeMnREESrTiZr | (Ce,Sr,REE)(Ca,Mn,Zr)Fe2(Ti,Fe)18O38 | |
Unnamed (HBU UK-4) | NaFe2+Zn2(Ti,Fe3+,Nb)6Ti12O38 | Trig. 3 : R3 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
8 photos of Cleusonite associated with Rutile | TiO2 |
8 photos of Cleusonite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
4 photos of Cleusonite associated with Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
3 photos of Cleusonite associated with Mianningite | (◻,Pb,Ce,Na)(U4+,Mn,U6+)Fe3+2 (Ti,Fe3+)18O38 |
3 photos of Cleusonite associated with Hematite | Fe2O3 |
2 photos of Cleusonite associated with Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
2 photos of Cleusonite associated with Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
1 photo of Cleusonite associated with Adularia | KAlSi3O8 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
4.CC. | Xuite | Ca3Fe3+2[(AlO3(OH)]3 |
4.CC. | Allendeite | Sc4Zr3O12 |
4.CC. | Bitikleite | Ca3(Sb5+Sn4+)[AlO4]3 |
4.CC. | Yttriaite-(Y) | Y2O3 |
4.CC. | Chlorkyuygenite | Ca12Al14O32[(H2O)4Cl2] |
4.CC. | Anzaite-(Ce) | Ce3+ 4Fe2+Ti6O18 (OH)2 |
4.CC. | Heamanite-(Ce) | (K0.5Ce0.5)TiO3 |
4.CC. | Priscillagrewite-(Y) | (Ca2Y)Zr2(AlO4)3 |
4.CC. | Saranovskite | SrCaFe2+2(Cr4Ti2)Ti12O38 |
4.CC. | Botuobinskite | SrFe2+Mg2(Cr3+6Ti4+12)[O36(OH)2] |
4.CC. | Mirnyite | SrZr4+Mg2(Cr3+6Ti4+12)O38 |
4.CC. | Haitaite-(La) | LaU4+Fe3+2(Ti13Fe2+4Fe3+)O38 |
4.CC. | Shagamite | KFe11O17 |
4.CC.05 | Chrombismite | Bi3+16Cr6+O27 |
4.CC.10 | Freudenbergite | Na2(Ti,Fe)8O16 |
4.CC.10 | Fluormayenite | Ca12Al14O32F2 |
4.CC.10 | Fluorkyuygenite | Ca12Al14O32[(H2O)4F2] |
4.CC.15 | Grossite | CaAl4O7 |
4.CC.17 | Goldschmidtite | KNbO3 |
4.CC.20 | Chlormayenite | Ca12Al14O32[◻4Cl2] |
4.CC.20 | Unnamed (HBU UK-4) | NaFe2+Zn2(Ti,Fe3+,Nb)6Ti12O38 |
4.CC.20 | Paseroite | PbMn2+(Mn2+,Fe3+)2(V5+,Ti,◻)18O38 |
4.CC.20 | Mianningite | (◻,Pb,Ce,Na)(U4+,Mn,U6+)Fe3+2 (Ti,Fe3+)18O38 |
4.CC.20 | UM1987-03-O:FePbTiU | ~(U,Pb)(Ti,Fe3+,Fe2+,Mn)21O38 |
4.CC.22 | Kahlenbergite | KAl11O17 |
4.CC.22 | Gorerite | CaAlFe3+11O19 |
4.CC.25 | Yafsoanite | Ca3Te6+2(ZnO4)3 |
4.CC.25 | Nixonite | Na2Ti6O13 |
4.CC.30 | Latrappite | Ca2NbFe3+O6 |
4.CC.30 | Lueshite | NaNbO3 |
4.CC.30 | Natroniobite | NaNbO3 |
4.CC.30 | Perovskite | CaTiO3 |
4.CC.30 | Barioperovskite | BaTiO3 |
4.CC.30 | Lakargiite | Ca(Zr,Sn,Ti)O3 |
4.CC.30 | Megawite | CaSnO3 |
4.CC.32 | Usturite | Ca3(Sb5+Zr)[Fe3+O4]3 |
4.CC.32 | Elbrusite | Ca3(U6+0.5Zr1.5)[Fe3+O4]3 |
4.CC.32 | Dzhuluite | Ca3(Sb5+Sn4+)[Fe3+O4]3 |
4.CC.32 | Monteneveite | Ca3Sb5+2(Fe3+2Fe2+)O12 |
4.CC.35 | Loparite-(Ce) | (Na,REE)2Ti2O6 |
4.CC.35 | Macedonite | PbTiO3 |
4.CC.35 | Tausonite | SrTiO3 |
4.CC.35 | Isolueshite | (Na,La)NbO3 |
4.CC.35 | Panguite | (Ti,Al,Sc,Mg,Zr,Ca)1.8O3 |
4.CC.37 | Pauloabibite | NaNbO3 |
4.CC.40 | Crichtonite | Sr(Mn,Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38 |
4.CC.40 | Davidite-(Ce) | Ce(Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH,F)38 |
4.CC.40 | Davidite-(La) | La(Y,U)Fe2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH,F)38 |
4.CC.40 | Davidite-(Y) | (La,Ce,Na,Ca,Pb)(Y,Fe2+,◻)(Fe2+,Mn2+)2(Ti,Fe3+,Nb,Zr)18O38 (hypothetical) |
4.CC.40 | Landauite | NaMnZn2(Ti,Fe)6Ti12O38 |
4.CC.40 | Lindsleyite | (Ba,Sr)(Zr,Ca)(Fe,Mg)2(Ti,Cr,Fe)18O38 |
4.CC.40 | Loveringite | (Ca,Ce,La)(Zr,Fe)(Mg,Fe)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,Al)18O38 |
4.CC.40 | Mathiasite | (Mg,Cr,Fe,Ca,K)2(Ti,Zr,Cr,Fe)5O12 |
4.CC.40 | Senaite | Pb(Mn,Y,U)(Fe,Zn)2(Ti,Fe,Cr,V)18(O,OH)38 |
4.CC.40 | Uhligite | Ca3(Ti,Al,Zr)9O20 ? |
4.CC.40 | Dessauite-(Y) | (Sr,Pb)(Y,U)(Ti,Fe3+)20O38 |
4.CC.40 | Gramaccioliite-(Y) | (Pb,Sr)(Y,Mn)Fe3+2(Ti,Fe3+)18O38 |
4.CC.45 | Diaoyudaoite | NaAl11O17 |
4.CC.45 | Hawthorneite | BaMgTi3Cr4Fe2+2Fe3+2O19 |
4.CC.45 | Hibonite | CaAl12O19 |
4.CC.45 | Lindqvistite | Pb2Mn2+Fe16O27 |
4.CC.45 | Magnetoplumbite | (Pb,Mn)(Fe,Mn)12O19 |
4.CC.45 | Plumboferrite | Pb2(Fe3+,Mn2+,Mg)11O19 |
4.CC.45 | Yimengite | K(Cr,Ti,Fe,Mg)12O19 |
4.CC.45 | Haggertyite | BaFe2+4Fe3+2Ti5MgO19 |
4.CC.45 | Nežilovite | PbZn2Mn4+2Fe3+8O19 |
4.CC.45 | Batiferrite | BaTi2Fe3+8Fe2+2O19 |
4.CC.45 | Chihuahuaite | FeAl12O19 |
4.CC.45 | Barioferrite | BaFe3+12O19 |
4.CC.45 | Kangite | (Sc,Ti,Al,Zr,Mg,Ca,◻)2O3 |
4.CC.45 | Mizraite-(Ce) | Ce(Al11Mg)O19 |
4.CC.50 | Jeppeite | (K,Ba)2(Ti,Fe)6O13 |
4.CC.55 | Zenzénite | Pb3Fe3+4Mn4+3O15 |
4.CC.60 | Mengxianminite (of Huang et al.) | (Ca,Na)3(Fe,Mn)2Mg2(Sn,Zn)5Al8O29 |
Other Information
Magnetism:
Paramagnetic
Notes:
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.
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References for Cleusonite
Reference List:
Wülser, Pierre-Alain, Meisser, Nicolas, Brugger, Joël, Schenk, Kurt, Ansermet, Stefan, Bonin, Michel, Bussy, François (2006) Cleusonite, (Pb,Sr)(U4+,U6+)(Fe2+,Zn)2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38, a new mineral species of the crichtonite group from the western Swiss Alps. European Journal of Mineralogy, 17 (6) 933-942 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/2005/0017-0933
Wülser, Pierre-Alain, Meisser, Nicolas, Brugger, Joël, Schenk, Kurt, Ansermet, Stefan, Bonin, Michel, Bussy, François (2006) Cleusonite, (Pb,Sr)(U4+,U6+)(Fe2+,Zn)2(Ti,Fe2+,Fe3+)18(O,OH)38, a new mineral species of the crichtonite group from the western Swiss Alps. European Journal of Mineralogy, 17 (6) 933-942 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/2005/0017-0933
Localities for Cleusonite
Locality List
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- Good crystals or important locality for species.
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(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.
Austria | |
| Niedermayr (2007) |
| Pristacz et al. (2011) |
| Brandstätter et al. (2008) |
| Gerhard Brandstetter collection (analysed) +2 other references |
BRANDSTÄTTER et al. (2008) | |
China | |
| Dianhao Huang et al. (1984) +4 other references |
Italy | |
| Folie et al. (2010) |
North Macedonia | |
| Wülser et al. (2006) |
Russia | |
| Anatoly Kasatkin analytical data 2016 |
Switzerland | |
| Beppe Raineri find & collection |
| Wülser et al. (2006) |
| Cuchet et al. (2019) |
| Ansermet (2012) |
| Ansermet et al. (2021) |
| Wulser P.A. et al. 2005 |
Ansermet (2012) | |
Ansermet (2012) | |
Ansermet (2012) |
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