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Minyulite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About MinyuliteHide

Formula:
KAl2(PO4)2F · 4H2O
formerly given as OH-dominant species; redefined due to acceptance of the IMA 21-E proposal
Colour:
Colourless, white, greenish yellow; colourless in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Vitreous, Silky
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
2.47 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
After the type locality at Minyulo Well, Dandaragan, Western Australia, Australia.
This page provides mineralogical data about Minyulite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2724
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2724:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
715763bf-686b-449d-9ade-a84a7ec4d079

IMA Classification of MinyuliteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA status notes:
Redefined by the IMA
First published:
1933
Approval history:
IMA 21-E (redefinition): Miyawaki et al. (2021).

Classification of MinyuliteHide

8.DH.05

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
H : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 < 1:1
42.11.5.1

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
11 : (AB)3(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
22.1.15

22 : Phosphates, Arsenates or Vanadates with other Anions
1 : Phosphates, arsenates or vanadates with fluoride

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference
MyuIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of MinyuliteHide

Vitreous, Silky
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
Lustre silky in aggregates.
Colour:
Colourless, white, greenish yellow; colourless in transmitted light.
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Density:
2.47 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of MinyuliteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.531 nβ = 1.534 nγ = 1.538
2V:
Measured: 70° , Calculated: 82°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.007
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
relatively weak

Chemistry of MinyuliteHide

Mindat Formula:
KAl2(PO4)2F · 4H2O

formerly given as OH-dominant species; redefined due to acceptance of the IMA 21-E proposal

Crystallography of MinyuliteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mm2 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
Pba2
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.34 Å, b = 9.74 Å, c = 5.52 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.959 : 1 : 0.567
Unit Cell V:
502.16 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Radiating fibrous to prismatic crystals, elongated [001] with {110} and {111} terminations. Commonly in subparallel growth or as spherules.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0000563MinyuliteKampf A R (1977) Minyulite: its atomic arrangement American Mineralogist 62 256-26219770293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
5.519 Å(100)
3.349 Å(55)
3.402 Å(45)
6.75 Å(35)
3.068 Å(35)
2.681 Å(25)
2.967 Å(23)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of MinyuliteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Fibrous; closely resembling wavellite. Dense radiating groups of fine fibers.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Western Australian Museum, Perth, Australia: #M68.1991, #CT S2034.
The Natural History Museum, London, England: #1933,84.
The U.S. National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA: #96769.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Weathered glauconitic phosphatic ironstone.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Simpson, E.S., Le Mesurier, C.R. (1933) Minyulite, a new phosphate mineral from Dandaragan, W.A.. Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia: 19: 13-16.

Other Language Names for MinyuliteHide

German:Minyulit
Simplified Chinese:水磷钾铝石
Spanish:Minyulita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
32 photos of Minyulite associated with Aldermanite[Mg(H2O)6][Na(H2O)2Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)6] · H2O
22 photos of Minyulite associated with SincositeCa(VO)2(PO4)2 · 5H2O
10 photos of Minyulite associated with QuartzSiO2
8 photos of Minyulite associated with FluelliteAl2(PO4)F2(OH) · 7H2O
6 photos of Minyulite associated with WavelliteAl3(PO4)2(OH,F)3 · 5H2O
4 photos of Minyulite associated with Limonite
3 photos of Minyulite associated with VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
3 photos of Minyulite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
2 photos of Minyulite associated with CrandalliteCaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6
2 photos of Minyulite associated with StibiconiteSb3+Sb5+2O6(OH)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.DH.FerroberauniteFe2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)5 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.Rowleyite[Na(NH4,K)9Cl4][V5+,4+2(P,As)O8]6 · n[H2O,Na,NH4,K,Cl]Iso.
8.DH.Ammoniotinsleyite(NH4)Al2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DH.Thebaite-(NH4)(NH4)3Al(C2O4)(PO3OH)2(H2O)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.Dendoraite-(NH4)(NH4)2NaAl(C2O4)(PO3OH)2(H2O)2Mon. 2/m
8.DH.Whiteite-(MnMnMn)Mn2+Mn2+Mn2+2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.Whiteite-(CaMnFe)CaMnFe2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.HochleitneriteMn2Ti3(PO4)4O2(H2O)2 · 14H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.RegeriteKFe6(PO4)4(OH)7(H2O)6 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.10LeucophosphiteKFe3+2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.10Spheniscidite(NH4,K)(Fe3+,Al)2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.10TinsleyiteKAl2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon.
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMnFe){Ca}{Mn2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMnMg){Ca}{Mn2+}{(Mg,Fe2+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMnMn){Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15KeckiteCaMn2+(Fe3+Mn2+)Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)3 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Rittmannite{(Mn2+,Ca)}{Mn2+}{(Fe2+,Mn2+,Mg)2}{(Al,Fe3+)2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(CaFeMg){Ca}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(CaMnMg){Ca}{Mn2+}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.15Whiteite-(MnFeMg){(Mn2+,Ca)}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(MnMnMn){Mn2+}{Mn2+}{Mn2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.15Kaluginite(Mn2+,Ca)MgFe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2OOrth.
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaFeFe){Ca}{Fe2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon.
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(NaFeMg)NaFe3+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(NaMnMg){(Na,Ca)}{(Mn2+,Fe3+)}{(Mg,Fe3+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMgMg){Ca}{Mg}{Mg2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
8.DH.15Whiteite-(CaMnMn){Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(MnMnMg)MnMnMg2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(MnMnMg)Mn2+Mn2+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaFeMg)CaFe2+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(MnMnFe)Mn2+Mn2+Fe2+2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(CaMgMg)CaMg3Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(MnMnZn)Mn2+Mn2+Zn2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(NaMnMn)NaMn2+(Mn2+Fe3+)Σ2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMnZn)CaMn2+Zn2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.20Lun'okite(Mn,Ca)(Mg,Fe,Mn)Al(PO4)2OH · 4H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.20Manganosegelerite(Mn2+,Ca)(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.20OveriteCaMgAl(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.20SegeleriteCa2 Mg2 Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pcca
8.DH.20WilhelmvierlingiteCaMnFe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.20JuonniiteCaMgSc(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.25CalcioferriteCa2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH) · 7H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.25KingsmountiteCa3MnFeAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.25MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OMon. 2 : B2
8.DH.25ZodaciteCa4Mn2+Fe3+4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OMon.
8.DH.25FanfaniiteCa4MnAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.30ArseniosideriteCa2Fe3+3(AsO4)3O2 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.30KolfaniteCa2Fe3+3O2(AsO4)3 · 2H2OMon.
8.DH.30MitridatiteCa2Fe3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.30PararobertsiteCa2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.30RobertsiteCa2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2OMon. m : Bb
8.DH.30Sailaufite(Ca,Na,◻)2Mn3+3(AsO4)2(CO3)O2 · 3H2OMon. m : Bm
8.DH.35MantienneiteKMg2Al2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.35PaulkerriteK(Mg,Mn2+)2(Fe3+,Al,Ti,Mg)2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2OMon. m
8.DH.35Benyacarite(H2O)2Mn2Ti2Fe3+(PO4)4(OF)(H2O)10 · 4H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.35Hydroxylbenyacarite(H2O)2Mn2(Ti2Fe)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2O Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.35MacraeiteK(H2O)Mn2(Fe2Ti)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.40XanthoxeniteCa4Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.45MahnertiteNaCu3(AsO4)2Cl · 5H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
8.DH.50AndyrobertsiteKCdCu5(AsO4)4(H2AsO4) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DH.50CalcioandyrobertsiteKCaCu5(AsO4)4(H2AsO4) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DH.55EnglishiteK3Na2Ca10Al15(PO4)21(OH)7 · 26H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.60BouazzeriteBi6(Mg,Co)11Fe3+14(AsO4)18(OH)4O12 · 86H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.65GalliskiiteCa4Al2(PO4)2F8 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.70JoteiteCa2CuAl(AsO4)[AsO3(OH)]2(OH)2 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.75KampeliteBa6Mg3Sc8(PO4)12(OH)6 · 7H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.DH.80KapundaiteNaCaFe4(PO4)4(OH)3 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.85VaniniiteCa2Mn2+3Mn3+2O2(AsO4)4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in hot concentrated acids and in warm dilute NaOH.
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 MinyuliteHide

References for MinyuliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for MinyuliteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - 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.
Antarctica
 
  • Western Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula
      • South Shetland Islands
Anthony et al. (2000)
        • King George Island
Tatjir et al. (1984)
Tatur et al. (1985)
Australia
 
  • Queensland
    • Logan City Shire
Murray (1973)
  • South Australia
    • Mt Lofty Ranges
      • North Mt Lofty Ranges
        • Barossa Valley
          • Penrice
Segnit et al. (1981) +1 other reference
Francis et al. (self published) +1 other reference
        • Kapunda
Pilkington et al. (1982) +1 other reference
        • Robertstown
Francis et al. (2012)
      • South Mt Lofty Ranges (Adelaide Hills)
        • Noarlunga
Kampf (1977)
  • Western Australia
    • Dandaragan Shire
      • Dandaragan
Sue Koepke collection
Simpson et al. (1933) +2 other references
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Hainaut
      • Bernissart
        • Blaton
Van Tassel R. (1960) +7 other references
    • Liège
      • Visé
Fransolet et al. (1974) +3 other references
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Mejillones
        • Mejillones peninsula
SEM-EDS and XRD by Igor V. Pekov
    • El Loa Province
      • Calama
        • Chuquicamata District
Minyulite - xray identification by ...
France
 
  • Pays de la Loire
    • Loire-Atlantique
      • Châteaubriant-Ancenis
        • Pannecé
Lukas (1978) +2 other references
Italy
 
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Scansano
Menchetti et al. (1981) +1 other reference
    • Pisa Province
      • Pomarance
Nannoni R. et al. (PI)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Jambyl Region
    • Talas Alatau Range (Talas Ala-Too Range)
Ankinovich et al. (1997)
  • Turkistan Region
Ankinovich et al. (1997)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Batken Region
    • Kadamjay District
Karpenko et al. (2009)
South Africa
 
  • North West
    • Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality
      • JB Marks Local Municipality
        • Ventersdorp
Martini (1978)
Spain
 
  • Navarre
    • Esteríbar
      • Eugui
Calvo et al. (2003)
USA
 
  • Idaho
    • Caribou County
      • Soda Springs
Kampf et al. (2013)
  • Nevada
    • Eureka County
      • Gibellini Mining District
[Anthony (1997) +1 other reference
        • Fish Creek Range
Robert E.Walstrom Collection +2 other references
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Pershing County
      • Humboldt Range
        • Willard Mining District
Jensen et al. (2001)
  • South Dakota
    • Lawrence County
      • Bald Mountain Mining District (Portland Mining District)
Loomis (2011)
      • Lead Mining District
Loomis (1999)
  • Utah
    • Box Elder County
      • Utahlite Hill
James Zigras specimen
J. Marty (1995)
 
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