Dzhalindite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Dzhalindite
Formula:
In(OH)3
Colour:
Yellow-brown, orange, colorless
Specific Gravity:
4.38
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Name:
Named for the type locality, the Dzhalinda tin deposit, Russia.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1339
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1339:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
9b61b993-ec50-449a-8186-76cdb3376603
IMA Classification of Dzhalindite
Approved
First published:
1963
Classification of Dzhalindite
4.FC.05
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
C : Hydroxides with OH, without H2O; corner-sharing octahedra
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
C : Hydroxides with OH, without H2O; corner-sharing octahedra
6.3.5.1
6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
3 : X(OH)3
6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
3 : X(OH)3
7.7.4
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
7 : Oxides of Group III metals other than Al
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
7 : Oxides of Group III metals other than Al
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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Dz | 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 Dzhalindite
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Yellow-brown, orange, colorless
Density:
4.38 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.34 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Dzhalindite
Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = 1.725(2)
Birefringence:
Isotropic minerals have no birefringence
Surface Relief:
High
Colour in reflected light:
Dark gray
Chemistry of Dzhalindite
Mindat Formula:
In(OH)3
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Dzhalindite
Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3 (2/m 3) - Diploidal
Space Group:
Im3
Setting:
Im3
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.9743(6) Å
Unit Cell V:
507.08 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
massive
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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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0013053 | Dzhalindite | Mullica D F, Beall G W, Milligan W O, Korp J D, Bernal I (1979) The crystal structure of cubic In(OH)3 by X-Ray and neutron diffraction methods Journal of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry 41 277-282 | 1979 | synthetic | 0 | 293 | |
0013054 | Dzhalindite | Mullica D F, Beall G W, Milligan W O, Korp J D, Bernal I (1979) The crystal structure of cubic In(OH)3 by X-Ray and neutron diffraction methods Journal of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry 41 277-282 | 1979 | synthetic | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.96 Å | (100) |
2.80 Å | (90) |
1.778 Å | (90) |
1.624 Å | (70) |
2.29 Å | (60) |
1.324 Å | (60) |
4.36 Å | (5) |
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] |
Type Occurrence of Dzhalindite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Yellow-brown alteration product of indite.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
Saint Petersburg Mining University (was Leningrad Mining Institute), Russia.
Saint Petersburg Mining University (was Leningrad Mining Institute), Russia.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Supergene zone of a rhyolite-hosted type tin deposit.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Genkin, A.D., Murav'eva, I.V. (1963) Indite and dzhalindite, new indium minerals. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 92(4): 445-457.
Synonyms of Dzhalindite
Other Language Names for Dzhalindite
Relationship of Dzhalindite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
12 photos of Dzhalindite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
10 photos of Dzhalindite associated with Indite | FeIn2S4 |
8 photos of Dzhalindite associated with Wood Tin | SnO2 |
7 photos of Dzhalindite associated with Jeanbandyite | Fe3+xFe2+1-xSn(OH)6-xOx |
3 photos of Dzhalindite associated with Cassiterite | SnO2 |
1 photo of Dzhalindite associated with Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
1 photo of Dzhalindite associated with Zeunerite | Cu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
4.FC.05 | Bernalite | Fe(OH)3 · nH2O (n = 0.0 to 0.25) |
4.FC.05 | Söhngeite | Ga(OH)3 |
4.FC.10 | Burtite | Ca[Sn(OH)6] |
4.FC.10 | Mushistonite | (Cu,Zn,Fe2+)[Sn(OH)6] |
4.FC.10 | Natanite | Fe2+[Sn(OH)6] |
4.FC.10 | Schoenfliesite | Mg[Sn(OH)6] |
4.FC.10 | Vismirnovite | Zn[Sn(OH)6] |
4.FC.10 | Wickmanite | Mn2+[Sn(OH)6] |
4.FC.15 | Jeanbandyite | Fe3+xFe2+1-xSn(OH)6-xOx |
4.FC.15 | Mopungite | Na[Sb5+(OH)6] |
4.FC.15 | Stottite | Fe2+[Ge4+(OH)6] |
4.FC.15 | Tetrawickmanite | Mn2+[Sn4+(OH)6] |
4.FC.20 | Ferronigerite-2N1S | (Al,Fe,Zn)2(Al,Sn)6O11(OH) |
4.FC.20 | Magnesionigerite-6N6S | (Mg,Al,Zn)3(Al,Sn,Fe)8O15(OH) |
4.FC.20 | Magnesionigerite-2N1S | (Mg,Al,Zn)2(Al,Sn)6O11(OH) |
4.FC.20 | Ferronigerite-6N6S | (Al,Fe,Zn)3(Al,Sn,Fe)8O15(OH) |
4.FC.20 | Zinconigerite-2N1S | (Zn,Al,Mg)2(Al,Sn)6O11(OH) |
4.FC.20 | Zinconigerite-6N6S | Zn3Sn2Al16O30(OH)2 |
4.FC.25 | Magnesiotaaffeite-6N’3S | Mg2BeAl6O12 |
4.FC.25 | Magnesiotaaffeite-2N’2S | Mg3Al8BeO16 |
4.FC.25 | Ferrotaaffeite-2N’2S | Be(Fe,Mg,Zn)3Al8O16 |
Other Information
Notes:
Etched by HCl (1:1 and conc.), H2SO4 (1:1 and conc.), but not by HNO3, FeCl3, KOH or KCN.
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 Dzhalindite
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Localities for Dzhalindite
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.
Argentina | |
| Dill et al. (2013) |
Brazil | |
| www.sbgeo.org.br (2004) +2 other references |
Canada | |
| Sutherland (1971) |
China | |
| Yan Liu et al. (2010) |
| Zhao et al. (2022) |
Baogui Zhang et al. (2002) | |
Czech Republic | |
| Sejkora et al. (2021) |
Europe | |
| Jansa et al. (Č) +3 other references |
Greece | |
| Rieck (1999) |
Japan | |
| Yamada & Harada (2000) +1 other reference |
Namibia | |
| EDS and Raman analyzed by Joy Desor. +1 other reference |
Russia (TL) | |
| Genkin et al. (1963) +1 other reference |
| Gorelikova et al. (2008) |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) +4 other references |
UK | |
| Andersen et al. (2016) |
USA | |
| Robert M. Housley (2005) |
Kiseleva et al. (2008) | |
| Jones +1 other reference |
Uzbekistan | |
| Novgorodova M.I. (1994) |
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Dzhalinda Sn Deposit, Malyi Khingan Range, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia