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Liebigite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About LiebigiteHide

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Justus von Liebig
Formula:
Ca2(UO2)(CO3)3 · 11H2O
Colour:
Apple-green, siskin-green, yellowish green
Lustre:
Vitreous, Pearly
Hardness:
2½ - 3
Specific Gravity:
2.41
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in honor of Justus Freiherr von Liebig (12 May 1803, Darmstadt, Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt, Holy Roman Empire - 18 April 1873, Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire), chemist who is considered one of the principal founders of analytical and organic chemistry. He made major contributions to agricultural and biological chemistry, and has been called the "father of the fertilizer industry".
A secondary uranium mineral.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2398
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2398:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
7601ccd9-3773-4d26-94bd-db7a2effb67b

IMA Classification of LiebigiteHide

Classification of LiebigiteHide

5.ED.20

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
E : Uranyl Carbonates
D : UO2:CO3 = 1:3
15.3.2.1

15 : HYDRATED NORMAL CARBONATES
3 : AmBn(XO3)p·xH2O, with (m+n):p = 1:1

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of LiebigiteHide

Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Comment:
Pearly on cleavage {100}
Colour:
Apple-green, siskin-green, yellowish green
Hardness:
2½ - 3 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Imperfect/Fair
On {100}.
Density:
2.41 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.41 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of LiebigiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.494 - 1.501 nβ = 1.498 - 1.505 nγ = 1.535 - 1.542
2V:
Measured: 37° to 42°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.041
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
moderate r > v
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = Nearly colourless
Y = Light yellowish green
Z = Light yellowish green

Chemistry of LiebigiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca2(UO2)(CO3)3 · 11H2O

Crystallography of LiebigiteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mm2 - Pyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 16.699(3) Å, b = 17.557(3) Å, c = 13.697(2) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.951 : 1 : 0.78
Unit Cell V:
4,015.75 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Crystals equant or short prismatic [001], normally indistinct with rounded edges and convex or vicinal faces. Commonly granular or scaly aggregates and thin crusts; botryoidal.
Comment:
Space Group: Bba2.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0015691LiebigiteMereiter K (1982) The crystal structure of liebigite, Ca2UO2(CO3)3*~11H2O Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 30 277-2881982Joachimsthal, Bohmen0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Radiation - Copper Kα
Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
6.81 Å(100)
8.68 Å(90)
5.40 Å(90)
4.55 Å(60)
3.10 Å(60)
3.33 Å(50)
3.31 Å(50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
Secondary mineral formed by alkteration of uraninite in alkaline carbonate solutions.

Type Occurrence of LiebigiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Mammillary concretion.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York, USA, 16847.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Smith, J.L. (1848) Two new minerals, - medjidite (sulphate of uranium and lime) - liebigite (carbonate of uranium and lime). American Journal of Science and Arts: 5: 336-338.

Synonyms of LiebigiteHide

Other Language Names for LiebigiteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
15 photos of Liebigite associated with VogliteCa2Cu(UO2)(CO3)4 · 6H2O
15 photos of Liebigite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
6 photos of Liebigite associated with EwingiteMg8Ca8(UO2)24(CO3)30O4(OH)12(H2O)138
5 photos of Liebigite associated with ZelleriteCa(UO2)(CO3)2 · 5H2O
3 photos of Liebigite associated with NickelineNiAs
3 photos of Liebigite associated with BismuthBi
3 photos of Liebigite associated with RabbittiteCa3Mg3(UO2)2(CO3)6(OH)4 · 18H2O
2 photos of Liebigite associated with BayleyiteMg2(UO2)(CO3)3 · 18H2O
2 photos of Liebigite associated with SchröckingeriteNaCa3(UO2)(CO3)3(SO4)F · 10H2O
2 photos of Liebigite associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.ED.ParamarkeyiteCa2(UO2)(CO3)3 · 5H2OMon. 2/m
5.ED.Pendevilleite-(Y)Mg2Y3Al(UO2)2(CO3)7(OH)6(H2O)16Tric. 1 : P1
5.ED.05BayleyiteMg2(UO2)(CO3)3 · 18H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
5.ED.10SwartziteMgCa(UO2)(CO3)3 · 12H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
5.ED.15AlbrechtschraufiteCa4Mg(UO2)2(CO3)6F2 · 17-18H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.ED.25RabbittiteCa3Mg3(UO2)2(CO3)6(OH)4 · 18H2OMon.
5.ED.30AndersoniteNa2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
5.ED.35GrimseliteK3Na(UO2)(CO3)3 · H2OHex. 6 m2 : P62c
5.ED.40WidenmannitePb2(OH)2[(UO2)(CO3)2]Orth.
5.ED.45Znucalite Zn10Ca0.83(UO2)0.83(CO3)4(OH)15.31(H2O)5.48Mon. 2/m : P21/m
5.ED.50ČejkaiteNa4(UO2)(CO3)3Mon. m : Bb
5.ED.50AgricolaiteK4(UO2)(CO3)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
5.ED.55LínekiteK2Ca3[(UO2)(CO3)3]2 · 8H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnnm
5.ED.55BrauneriteK2Ca(UO2)(CO3)3 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
5.ED.60LeószilárditeNa6Mg(UO2)2(CO3)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
5.ED.65PseudomarkeyiteCa8(UO2)4(CO3)12 · 21H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
5.ED.65MarkeyiteCa9(UO2)4(CO3)13 · 28H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn
5.ED.65NatromarkeyiteNa2Ca8(UO2)4(CO3)13 · 27H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn
5.ED.70PaddlewheeliteMgCa5Cu2(UO2)4(CO3)12(H2O)33Mon. m : Pb

Fluorescence of LiebigiteHide

Green to blue green fluorescence (LW & SWUV).

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in H2SO4 with effervescence.
Special Storage/
Display Requirements:
Liebigite loses 10 of its 11 water molecules in the range between 25 and 150°C (Vochten et al., 1993).
Health Risks:
Radioactive

Internet Links for LiebigiteHide

References for LiebigiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for LiebigiteHide

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.
Argentina
 
  • Mendoza Province
    • San Rafael Department
      • Cuadro Benegas District
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • Flinders Ranges
      • North Flinders Ranges
        • Mount Lyndhurst station
          • Nichol Nob
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Malta
MEIXNER (1979) +1 other reference
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Gastein
        • Siglitz - Bockhart gold mining district
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
Canada
 
  • Northwest Territories
    • North Slave Region
      • Great Bear Lake
Tyson (1989)
Analysis: XRD Thomas Witzke
  • Saskatchewan
Rich et al. (1977)
China
 
  • Shaanxi
    • Xi'an
      • Lantian County
Zhang Jianguo et al. (2004)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
      • Háje
Plášil
Plášil J. et al. (2008)
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Jáchymov
Palache et al. (1951)
Lapis 2002 (7/8)
Plášil et al. (2017)
      • Ostrov
        • Hanušov
Specimen from Jakub Plasil. In the ...
    • Sokolov District
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
70 (in German) +2 other references
  • Liberec Region
    • Semily District
      • Harrachov
Bradna
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jeseník District
      • Javorník
        • Zálesí
Sejkora et al. (2007)
  • Plzeň Region
    • Klatovy District
      • Nalžovské Hory
        • Ústaleč
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Jindřichův Hradec District
Jakub Kristek
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Teplice District
      • Moldava
Sejkora (1994)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Nové Město na Moravě
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
      • Rožná
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
Petr Pauliš et al. (2007)
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kambove Territory
      • Shinkolobwe
Deliens et al. (1990) +1 other reference
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Le Bosc
          • Saint-Martin
- (1998)
        • Le Puech
Caubel (1997) +1 other reference
    • Lozère
      • Mende
        • Saint-Léger-de-Peyre
- (1998)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Baden-Baden
        • Müllenbach U deposit
Walenta (1992)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Aschaffenburg District
        • Sailauf
          • Hartkoppe
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Cham District
        • Miltach
          • Altrandsberg
Weiß (1990)
      • Tirschenreuth District
        • Mähring
          • Poppenreuth bei Tirschenreuth
            • Uranium deposit
Weiß (1990)
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Mansfeld-Südharz
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Schneeberg
Lapis 30 (7/8)
        • Neustädtel
          • Weißer Hirsch Mine (shaft 3)
Lapis 30 (7/8)
      • Schwarzenberg
        • Erla-Crandorf
collection H.J. Haas
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Thuringia
    • Altenburger Land District
      • Löbichau
T. Witzke & F. Rüger: Lapis 1998 (7/8)
    • Greiz District
      • Ronneburg
T. Witzke & F. Rüger: Lapis 1998 (7/8)
Hungary
 
  • Baranya County
    • Pécs District
Szakáll et al. (1996)
      • Kővágótöttös
Szakáll et al. (1996)
Italy
 
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • Trento Province (Trentino)
      • Valdaone
        • Daone
          • Daone Valley
            • Limes
Campostrini et al. (2005)
Japan
 
  • Gifu Prefecture
    • Mizunami City
      • Tsukiyoshi uranium ore deposits
Matsubara (1976)
  • Tottori Prefecture
K. Watanabe (1976)
    • Tōhaku District
      • Yurihama
S. Matsubara & R. Miyawaki (2006)
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Arandis Constituency
Schreiber (2005)
Norway
 
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Nordreisa
      • Reisa national park
Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore ...
  • Viken
    • Krødsherad
Raade (1972) +1 other reference
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Karkonosze County
Mochnacka et al. (2000) +1 other reference
        • Podgórze
Syczewski et al. (2023)
Portugal
 
  • Coimbra
    • Figueira da Foz
      • Vila Verde
Museu Alfredo Bensaude
Sweden
 
  • Jämtland County
  • Örebro County
    • Lindesberg
      • Storå
Turkey (TL)
 
  • Edirne Province
Smith (1848) +1 other reference
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Carn Brea
        • Carnkie
          • Basset Mines
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Yavapai County
      • Date Creek Mountains
        • Martinez Mining District
          • Congress
MRDS database Dep. ID #10027544
  • Arizona & Utah
    • Apache; Navajo and San Juan Cos.
      • Colorado Plateau
Anthony et al. (1995)
  • Colorado
    • Eagle County
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Vail Pass
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Garfield County
      • East Rifle Creek area
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Jefferson County
      • Ralston Buttes Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Moffat County
      • Maybell Mining District
        • Maybell Mines
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Saguache County
www.minsocam.org (n.d.)
  • Montana
    • Big Horn County
Anita Moore-Nall and David R. Lageson (2015)
Anita Moore-Nall and David R. Lageson (2015)
  • New Mexico
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • McKinley County
      • Ambrosia Lake subdistrict
NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology ...
    • Sandoval County
      • Dennison Bunn subdistrict
NMBMMR Memoir 38 Geology and Technology ... +1 other reference
Leonard S.Wiener and Sigrid Ballew
  • Pennsylvania
    • Carbon County
      • Nesquehoning
Lapham & Geyer
  • Utah
    • Emery County
Young et al. (1960)
    • Grand County
King (n.d.)
Bullock (1981)
    • San Juan County
Bullock (1981)
      • Lisbon Valley Mining District
Bullock (1981)
      • White Canyon Mining District
        • Fry Mesa
  • Washington
    • Stevens County
      • Springdale Mining District
        • Wellpinit Area
George E. Becraft and Paul L. Weis (1963) +1 other reference
  • Wyoming
    • Campbell County
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Carbon County
      • Baggs-Poison Basin District
- (2005)
    • Converse County
Rocks & Minerals 76:385
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Fremont County
Rocks & Minerals 76:386
- (2005)
Am Min 51:1567-1578 +3 other references
Rocks & Minerals 76:386
    • Natrona County
- (2005)
 
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