Zálesíite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Zálesíite
Formula:
CaCu6(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)(OH)6 · 3H2O
Colour:
Pale green, grass-green
Lustre:
Vitreous, Resinous, Silky
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
3.49
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Member of:
Name:
Named after the type locality, Zálesí uranium deposit, Zálesí, Javorník, Jeseník District, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
Mixite Group.
The arsenate analogue of Calciopetersite and the Ca-analogue of plumboagardite.
Ca-dominant member, with Ca > sum of REE.
Often only unambiguously identifiable by quantitative electron microprobe analysis.
NOTE: Prior to the approval of the name zálesíite, the preliminary designation "Agardite-(Ca)" was used by some authors.
The arsenate analogue of Calciopetersite and the Ca-analogue of plumboagardite.
Ca-dominant member, with Ca > sum of REE.
Often only unambiguously identifiable by quantitative electron microprobe analysis.
NOTE: Prior to the approval of the name zálesíite, the preliminary designation "Agardite-(Ca)" was used by some authors.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
7026
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7026:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
90dd07f7-92a3-4cd8-b9d1-b6cda16a43cc
IMA Classification of Zálesíite
Approved
Approval year:
1997
Classification of Zálesíite
8.DL.15
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
L : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 2:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
L : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 2:1
42.5.1.7
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : (AB)7(XO4)3Zq·xH2O
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : (AB)7(XO4)3Zq·xH2O
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 |
---|---|---|
Zál | 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 Zálesíite
Vitreous, Resinous, Silky
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Pale green, grass-green
Streak:
Greenish white, white
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Density:
3.49(3) g/cm3 (Measured) 3.50 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Zálesíite
Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.688(2) nε = 1.765(2)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.077
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:
High
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
O = pale yellow-green, E = pale green
Chemistry of Zálesíite
Mindat Formula:
CaCu6(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)(OH)6 · 3H2O
Crystallography of Zálesíite
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6/m - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P63/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 13.571(1) Å, c = 5.880(1) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.433
Unit Cell V:
937.85 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Twinning:
on {100}
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
11.64 Å | (100) |
4.431 Å | (41) |
3.254 Å | (22) |
2.9347 Å | (42) |
2.6932 Å | (29) |
2.5624 Å | (30) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] |
Type Occurrence of Zálesíite
General Appearance of Type Material:
transparent hexagonal crystals, up to 100 µm long and 10 µm wide
powdery coatings, cross-fiber veinlets, and tufts of acicular crystals
powdery coatings, cross-fiber veinlets, and tufts of acicular crystals
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Natural History Museum, National Museum Prague
Museum of the Bohemian Paradise, in Turnov, Czech Republic
Museum of the Bohemian Paradise, in Turnov, Czech Republic
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Sejkora, J., Řídkošil, T. & Šrein, V. (1999) Zálesíite, a new mineral of the mixite group, from Zálesí, Rychlebské hory Mts., Czech Republic. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Abhandlungen 175: 105-124.
Synonyms of Zálesíite
Other Language Names for Zálesíite
German:Agardit-(Ca)
Zálesíit
Zálesíit
Spanish:Zálesíita
Relationship of Zálesíite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Agardite-(Ce) | CeCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Agardite-(La) | LaCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Agardite-(Nd) | NdCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Agardite-(Y) | YCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Calciopetersite | CaCu6(PO4)2(PO3OH)(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Goudeyite | AlCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. |
Mixite | BiCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Petersite-(Ce) | Cu6Ce(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Petersite-(La) | Cu6La(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Petersite-(Y) | (Y,Ce,Nd)Cu6(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. |
Plumboagardite | (Pb,REE,Ca)Cu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O | Hex. 6/m : P63/m |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
13 photos of Zálesíite associated with Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
12 photos of Zálesíite associated with Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
11 photos of Zálesíite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
7 photos of Zálesíite associated with Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
7 photos of Zálesíite associated with Cornwallite | Cu5(AsO4)2(OH)4 |
6 photos of Zálesíite associated with Conichalcite | CaCu(AsO4)(OH) |
5 photos of Zálesíite associated with Olivenite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
5 photos of Zálesíite associated with Adamite | Zn2(AsO4)(OH) |
4 photos of Zálesíite associated with Goldhillite | Cu5Zn(AsO4)2(OH)6 · H2O |
4 photos of Zálesíite associated with Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.DL.05 | Foggite | CaAl(PO4)(OH)2 · H2O |
8.DL.10 | Cyrilovite | NaFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2O |
8.DL.10 | Millisite | (Na,K)CaAl6(PO4)4(OH)9 · 3H2O |
8.DL.10 | Wardite | NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2O |
8.DL.10 | Fluorowardite | NaAl3(PO4)2F2(OH)2(H2O)2 |
8.DL.15 | Agardite-(Nd) | NdCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Agardite-(Y) | YCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Agardite-(Ce) | CeCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Agardite-(Dy) | (Dy,La)Cu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Agardite-(La) | LaCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Goudeyite | AlCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Mixite | BiCu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Petersite-(Y) | (Y,Ce,Nd)Cu6(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Plumboagardite | (Pb,REE,Ca)Cu6(AsO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Calciopetersite | CaCu6(PO4)2(PO3OH)(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Petersite-(Ce) | Cu6Ce(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.15 | Petersite-(La) | Cu6La(PO4)3(OH)6 · 3H2O |
8.DL.20 | Cheremnykhite | Pb3Zn3(VO4)2(TeO6) |
8.DL.20 | Dugganite | Pb3Zn3(AsO4)2(TeO6) |
8.DL.20 | Kuksite | Pb3Zn3(PO4)2(TeO6) |
8.DL.20 | Wallkilldellite | Ca2Mn2+3(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 9H2O |
8.DL.20 | Wallkilldellite-(Fe) | (Ca,Cu)4Fe2+6(AsO4,SiO4)4(OH,O)8 · 18H2O |
8.DL.25 | Angastonite | CaMgAl2(PO4)2(OH)4 · 7H2O |
8.DL.30 | Långbanshyttanite | Pb2Mn2Mg(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 6H2O |
Fluorescence of Zálesíite
none
Other Information
Notes:
slowly soluble in dilute HCl.
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 Zálesíite
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References for Zálesíite
Reference List:
Sejkora, J., Řídkošil, T., Šrein, V. (1999) Zálesíite, a new mineral of the mixite group, from Zálesí, Rychlebské hory Mts., Czech Republic. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Abhandlungen, 175 (2). 105-124 doi:10.1127/njma/175/1999/105
Localities for Zálesíite
Locality List
- 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Bayliss et al. (1966) +1 other reference |
Austria | |
| Blaß et al. (1997) |
| Kolitsch et al. (2017) |
| Kolitsch (2014) |
| Postl (2004) |
| Jakely (Hrsg.) |
| Auer (2022) |
| Kolitsch et al. (2011) |
Chile | |
| Leon Hupperichs. |
| samples analysed by Gerhard Moehn |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
Czech Republic (TL) | |
| Čejka +6 other references |
France | |
| |
| Wittern et al. (Cologne) |
| Wittern et al. (Cologne) +1 other reference |
| Thierry Brunsperger. |
| N. Meisser2001 and 2002 Analysis. +1 other reference |
| N. Meisser 2000 EDS analysis. +1 other reference |
| Les minéraux du groupe de la Mixite et al. (AFM ) |
| Wittern et al. (Cologne) |
| Escande et al. (1973) +6 other references |
Escande et al. (1973) +7 other references | |
| N. Meisser 2001 EDS Analysis. +2 other references |
| Berbain et al. (2019) |
| Lheur C. et al. (2002) |
| Berbain (2010) |
| François Garric collection |
| Georges FAVREAU collection and EDX ... |
Germany | |
| Gröbner (2017) |
| www.mineralienatlas.de (2021) |
| Wittern (2001) +1 other reference |
| Walenta (1997) |
| https://www.mineralienatlas.de/?l=53526 |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Lorenz et al. (2007) |
| Eigenfunde/Halde Manfred Gross |
| Koch (2008) |
| personal message W.Hajek |
| T. Witzke & J. Göske (2000) |
| Knoll (2009) |
Greece | |
| |
Fritz Schreiber specimen | |
Möckel (2000) | |
| |
Witzke et al. (2000) +1 other reference | |
| Blaß et al. (1998) |
Ireland | |
| Moreton et al. (2006) |
Italy | |
| Bortolozzi et al. (2017) |
| Carnia (Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia) +1 other reference |
| Pagano et al. (2001) |
Redazionale (2005) | |
| Redazione (2005) |
| Bruno Marello collection |
| M.E. Ciriotti (2005) +1 other reference |
| Collection Giuseppe Finello - Photo ID: ... |
Giuseppe Finello find & collection (SEM- EDS) | |
| Ciriotti et al. (2019) |
| Piccoli et al. (2007) |
| Ciriotti et al. (2010) |
| Ciriotti et al. (2010) |
| Conedera M. et al. (2016) |
| Paolo Gasparetto et al. (2014) |
| Fabio Tosato +3 other references |
| Ferretti et al. (2019) |
| Published on LIBVRNA N°1 may 2021. Analysed by Spectralab srl (SEM/EDS and Raman) |
Japan | |
| Alfredo Petrov specimens |
| Tanaka et al. (2009) |
| Shirose et al. (2011) +2 other references |
Morocco | |
| Favreau et al. (2006) |
Favreau et al. (2006) | |
| Favreau et al. (2006) |
Favreau et al. (2006) | |
| Georges FAVREAU collection + EDS ... |
Barral (2023) | |
Slovakia | |
| Ferenc et al. (2020) |
| Hoppanová E. et al. (2021) |
Spain | |
| FAVREAU et al. (2013) |
José Miguel Sola | |
| MineralUp (Revista de Minerales) +1 other reference |
| Rewitzer et al. (2018) |
| Sainz de Baranda Graf (2021) |
| Sainz de Baranda Graf (2021) |
| Calvo Rebollar (2015) |
| Calvo et al. (Spain) |
| Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com) |
| Jordi Fabre +1 other reference |
| Adrián Pesudo |
| Casanova Honrubia |
Switzerland | |
| Cuchet et al. (2012) |
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Kolitsch (1998) | |
| Ansermet (2012) |
UK | |
| Golley et al. (1995) +1 other reference |
Golley et al. (1995) | |
| - (2006) +1 other reference |
- (2006) | |
| Mike Leppington collection (visual ID) |
| EDX - Natural History Museum (M.Rumsey) |
| Peter Lord collection +1 other reference |
| Hubbard et al. (2005) |
USA | |
| Adams (2017) |
| R. Housley (2008) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Ream (2004) |
| Ream (2004) |
| Reiner Mielke & Pavel Kartashov |
| M. Jensen specimen |
| Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ... |
| Loomis (2011) |
| Chuck Adan collection. Analyzed by Joy ... |
| Thorne (n.d.) |
Patrick Haynes. ID via Tony Kampf | |
Paul M. Adams +4 other references |
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Zálesí uranium deposit, Zálesí, Javorník, Jeseník District, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic