Philipsbornite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Philipsbornite
Formula:
PbAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6
Colour:
Colourless, white, yellow, green or grey, pale blue
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
4½
Specific Gravity:
5.39 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1982 by Kurt Walenta, Martina Zwiener and Pete J. Dunn in honor of Helmuth Richard Hermann Adolf Friedrich von Philipsborn [August 3, 1892, Berlin, Germany - October 19, 1983, Regensburg, Germany], professor of mineralogy, University of Bonn, Germany
The lead analogue of arsenocrandallite and arsenogoyazite, and the arsenate analogue of plumbogummite.
Forms solid solutions with the arsenate-sulphate member hidalgoite.
Forms solid solutions with the arsenate-sulphate member hidalgoite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3190
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3190:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
90ed5447-f57d-4d7c-9a72-8c1e9e3e8ce2
IMA Classification of Philipsbornite
Approved
Approval year:
1981
Classification of Philipsbornite
8.BL.10
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
L : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 3:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
B : Phosphates, etc., with additional anions, without H2O
L : With medium-sized and large cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 3:1
42.7.4.2
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
7 : (AB)2(XO4)Zq·xH2O
42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
7 : (AB)2(XO4)Zq·xH2O
20.5.5
20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
5 : Arsenates of Ti and Pb
20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
5 : Arsenates of Ti and Pb
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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Pbn | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Philipsbornite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
---|---|---|
Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Philipsbornite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Colourless, white, yellow, green or grey, pale blue
Comment:
Colour depends on impurity elements (commonly Fe, Cu).
Hardness:
4½ on Mohs scale
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
5.39(6) g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Philipsbornite
Type:
Uniaxial (+/-)
RI values:
nα = 1.790 nβ = 1.790(3)
Max Birefringence:
δ = 1.790
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:
Very High
Comments:
Biaxial in pseudocubic sectors, anomalously isotropic
Chemistry of Philipsbornite
Mindat Formula:
PbAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6
Crystallography of Philipsbornite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3m
Setting:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.13(4) Å, c = 17.11(6) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.4
Unit Cell V:
753.29 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
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ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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0020243 | Philipsbornite | Cooper M A, Hawthorne F C (2012) Refinement of the crystal structure of zoned philipsbornite-hidalgoite from the Tsumeb mine, Namibia, and hydrogen bonding in the D2+G3+3(T5+O4)(TO3OH)(OH)6 alunite structures Mineralogical Magazine 76 839-849 | 2012 | Tsumeb mine, Namibia | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
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3.042 Å | (100) |
5.85 Å | (60) |
3.592 Å | (50) |
2.281 Å | (30) |
1.944 Å | (30) |
5.73 Å | (20) |
3.538 Å | (20) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
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Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] | |
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] |
Type Occurrence of Philipsbornite
General Appearance of Type Material:
usually as massive to earthy crusts.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 148463.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Walenta K, Zwiener M, Dunn P J (1982) Philipsbornit, ein neues Mineral der Crandallitreihe von Dundas auf Tasmanien. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1982, 1-5
Synonyms of Philipsbornite
Other Language Names for Philipsbornite
German:Philipsbornit
Relationship of Philipsbornite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Arsenocrandallite | CaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) |
Arsenoflorencite-(Ce) | CeAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Arsenoflorencite-(La) | LaAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Arsenoflorencite-(Nd) | NdAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. |
Arsenogorceixite | BaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Arsenogoyazite | SrAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Arsenowaylandite | BiAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. |
Dussertite | BaFe3+3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Graulichite-(Ce) | CeFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Graulichite-(La) | LaFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Segnitite | PbFe3+3AsO4(AsO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m |
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
21 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Mimetite | Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
16 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Duftite | PbCu(AsO4)(OH) |
13 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Carminite | PbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 |
13 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Crocoite | PbCr6+O4 |
12 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
9 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Bayldonite | PbCu3(AsO4)2(OH)2 |
6 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Osarizawaite | Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
5 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
4 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
4 photos of Philipsbornite associated with Zincolivenite | CuZn(AsO4)(OH) |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.BL. | Graulichite-(La) | LaFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL. | Oberwolfachite | SrFe3+3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL. | Kiryuite | NaMnAl(PO4)F3 |
8.BL. | Cloudite | BaFe3+3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Corkite | PbFe3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Hidalgoite | PbAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Hinsdalite | PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Kemmlitzite | SrAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Weilerite | BaAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Woodhouseite | CaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | Gallobeudantite | PbGa3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.05 | UM2011-07-POSO:AlBaH | BaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Arsenogoyazite | SrAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Arsenogorceixite | BaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Arsenocrandallite | CaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Benauite | SrFe3+3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Crandallite | CaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Dussertite | BaFe3+3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Eylettersite | Th0.75Al3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Gorceixite | BaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Goyazite | SrAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Kintoreite | PbFe3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Plumbogummite | PbAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 | Segnitite | PbFe3+3AsO4(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
8.BL.10 va | Viséite | |
8.BL.10 | Springcreekite | BaV3+3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6 |
8.BL.10 | Galloplumbogummite | Pb(Ga,Al,Ge)3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Arsenoflorencite-(La) | LaAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Arsenoflorencite-(Nd) | NdAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Arsenoflorencite-(Ce) | CeAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Florencite-(Ce) | CeAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Florencite-(La) | LaAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Florencite-(Nd) | NdAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Waylandite | BiAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Zaïrite | BiFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Arsenowaylandite | BiAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Graulichite-(Ce) | CeFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Florencite-(Sm) | SmAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.13 | Unnamed (As-analogue of Zaïrite) | (Bi,Pb)Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
8.BL.15 | Viitaniemiite | Na(Ca,Mn2+)Al(PO4)(F,OH)3 |
8.BL.25 | Pattersonite | PbFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)5 · H2O |
Other Information
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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Localities for Philipsbornite
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 | |
| Rankin et al. (2002) |
| Leverett et al. (2005) |
Leverett et al. (2005) | |
Leverett et al. (2003) | |
Leverett et al. (2005) | |
| Birch et al. (1997) |
| Bottrill et al. (2008) |
| Haupt (1988) |
Bottrill et al. (2008) | |
ID on specimen by Ross Pogson | |
| Walenta +1 other reference |
| Museum Victoria collections |
| Nickel et al. (1993) |
Australian J. Mineralogy 13 (1) | |
Nickel et al. (1993) | |
| Ferguson (1999) |
Ferguson (1999) | |
Austria | |
| Kolitsch et al. (2010) |
Belgium | |
| Dehove et al. (2006) |
Chile | |
| T. Kampf analysis |
| SEM-EDS +1 other reference |
| Yang et al. (2011) |
Czech Republic | |
| Sejkora et al. (2011) |
| Sejkora et al. (2011) |
| Scharm +7 other references |
| Sejkora (1994) +1 other reference |
Europe | |
| Jansa et al. (Č) +3 other references |
France | |
| Gourault et al. (2021) |
| Gourault et al. (2021) |
| Favreau G. (1999) |
| Rocks & Minerals 82:135-139 +1 other reference |
CLAUDE Jean-Marie :trouvaille et ... | |
Germany | |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| J. Gröbner: Neufunde aus den Bergbaurevieren St. Andreasberg et al. (2007) |
| Johannes Markus Henrich +2 other references |
| Wittern (2001) |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| Witzke (2012) |
Greece | |
| Chukanov et al. (2007) |
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Gröbner (2001) | |
Hungary | |
| Szakáll |
Italy | |
| Vergani et al. (2020) |
| Vergani et al. (2020) |
| Gentile et al. (2023) |
| Caboni et al. (2018) |
Japan | |
| Petrov (n.d.) |
| Yamada (2005) |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Akira Kato (2009) |
Namibia | |
| [MinRec 13:143 |
Norway | |
| Husdal (2011) |
| Larsen (2013) |
Poland | |
| Gołębiowska B. & Pieczka A. 2002: A polymetallic assemblage with Pb-Bi (Sb) |
| Macioch et al. (2018) |
Portugal | |
| Pedro Alves collection and analytical ... |
| Pedro Alves collection and analytical ... |
Russia | |
| Alekseev et al. (2015) |
South Africa | |
| Robert O. Meyer collection +2 other references |
| Atanasova et al. (2016) |
Spain | |
| Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) |
| Calvo Sevillano et al. (2012) |
| Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2023) |
| Sainz de Baranda Graf (2013) |
Switzerland | |
| Ansermet et al. (2021) |
Thailand | |
| Hercule Shen |
| RRUFF sample R070065 +3 other references |
UK | |
| Green et al. (2005 ) |
USA | |
| Michael Cline Collection |
| Gobla (2012) +1 other reference |
| In the collection of Alex Earl |
Zimbabwe | |
| Vetter et al. (1999) +1 other reference |
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