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Tinticite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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Tinticite, etc.

Indian Mountain, Cherokee County, Alabama, USA
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Tinticite

Unnamed cave, Tintic Standard Mine, Dividend, East Tintic Mining District, Utah County, Utah, USA
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Tinticite

Elvira Mine, Bruguers, Gavà, Baix Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Tinticite, etc.

Indian Mountain, Cherokee County, Alabama, USA
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Tinticite

Unnamed cave, Tintic Standard Mine, Dividend, East Tintic Mining District, Utah County, Utah, USA
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Tinticite

Elvira Mine, Bruguers, Gavà, Baix Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Tinticite, etc.

Indian Mountain, Cherokee County, Alabama, USA
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Tinticite

Unnamed cave, Tintic Standard Mine, Dividend, East Tintic Mining District, Utah County, Utah, USA
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About TinticiteHide

Formula:
Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 3H2O
Colour:
Creamy white with yellowish or brownish tint, bright ocher-yellow
Lustre:
Dull
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
2.8 - 2.94
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named after its discovery locality, a cave near the Tintic Standard Mine, East Tintic District, Dividend, Utah, USA.
Isostructural with:
Kamarizaite
The phosphate analogue of kamarizaite.

Structurally related to afmite.

Chemically similar to allanpringite, santabarbaraite; further relation to mixed-valence Fe phosphates like beraunite, ferristrunzite, giniite, and others.

Structure details (Kolitsch et al., 2016): (1) 3 octahedrally coordinated (O) Fe(Al) sites, 2 tetrahedrally coordinated (T) As sites; (2) zigzag chains (along [1-10]) of dimers formed by 2 edge-sharing FeO6 octahedra, that corner-link to another octahedron; (3) mixed O-T framework formed by corner-linking of chains and tetrahedra; (4) layering || (001); (5) channels along [010].


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3970
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3970:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
a763cbb9-e8df-446b-ac06-71ae48f14f4e

IMA Classification of TinticiteHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)

Classification of TinticiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
8.DC.32

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
C : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 = 1:1 and < 2:1
Dana 8th ed.:
42.12.4.1

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
12 : (AB)4(XO4)3Zq·xH2O
Hey's CIM Ref.:
19.13.7

19 : Phosphates
13 : Phosphates of Fe alone

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of TinticiteHide

Lustre:
Dull
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Creamy white with yellowish or brownish tint, bright ocher-yellow
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Density:
2.8 - 2.94 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.97 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of TinticiteHide

Type:
Biaxial
RI values:
nα = 1.745 nγ = 1.746
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.000
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
strong

Chemistry of TinticiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Fe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 3H2O
Elements listed:
Fe, H, O, P - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
V,S,As

Crystallography of TinticiteHide

Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.646(2) Å, b = 7.962(2) Å, c = 9.998(2) Å
α = 67.87(2)°, β = 76.06(2)°, γ = 64.06(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.96 : 1 : 1.256
Unit Cell V:
504.9 ų
Morphology:
Thick clay-like coatings or fine-grained massive nodules composed of platy crystals to 1.5 μm.

Comment:
Originally assumed to have point group 2/m, m, or 2, with space group P2/m, Pm, or P2. Orthorhombic symmetry was also proposed.

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0006835TinticiteRius J, Louer D, Louer M, Gali S, Melgarejo J C (2000) Structure solution from powder data of the phosphate hydrate tinticite European Journal of Mineralogy 12 581-5882000Rocabruna mines, Bruguers, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.604 Å(40)
3.950 Å(95)
3.307 Å(100)
3.027 Å(95)
2.984 Å(60)
2.361 Å(40)
1.946 Å(40)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates]
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
52 : Guano- and urine-derived minerals<0.4
Geological Setting:
Rocks containing apatite and jarosite

Type Occurrence of TinticiteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Unnamed cave, Tintic Standard Mine, Dividend, East Tintic Mining District, Utah County, Utah, USA
General Appearance of Type Material:
Dense, earthy to porcelainous masses.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Natural History Museum, London, England: #1986,61.
The U.S. National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA: #105407, #105609.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Interaction of phosphatic solutions derived from bat guano reacting on oxidizing pyrite in a cave.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
LimoniteJarosite

Other Language Names for TinticiteHide

German:Tinticit
Spanish:Tinticita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
10 photos of Tinticite associated with VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
7 photos of Tinticite associated with QuartzSiO2
6 photos of Tinticite associated with CalcioferriteCa2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH) · 7H2O
6 photos of Tinticite associated with Meurigite-KKFe3+8(PO4)6(OH)7 · 6.5H2O
5 photos of Tinticite associated with MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
3 photos of Tinticite associated with CacoxeniteFe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O
3 photos of Tinticite associated with FluorapatiteCa5(PO4)3F
2 photos of Tinticite associated with Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
2 photos of Tinticite associated with Carbonate-rich FluorapatiteCa5(PO4,CO3)3(F,O)
1 photo of Tinticite associated with DufréniteCa0.5Fe2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.DC.IanbruceiteZn2(AsO4)(OH) · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.CésarferreiraiteFe2+ Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.FerrivauxiteFe3+Al2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.05NissoniteCu2Mg2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DC.07EuchroiteCu2(AsO4)(OH) · 3H2OOrth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
8.DC.10LegranditeZn2(AsO4)(OH) · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.12StrashimiriteCu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 5H2OMon.
8.DC.15ArthuriteCuFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.15EarlshannoniteMn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.15OjuelaiteZnFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.15WhitmoreiteFe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.15Cobaltarthurite(Co,Mg)Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.15BendadaiteFe2+Fe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.15KunatiteCuFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.15UM2006-27-PO:FeHZnZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon.
8.DC.15UKI-2006-(PO:AlCuFeH)Fe2+Al3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2O
8.DC.17KleemaniteZnAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 3H2OMon.
8.DC.20BermaniteMn2+Mn3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DC.20CoralloiteMn2+Mn3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.20MagnesiobermaniteMgMn3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2 : P21
8.DC.22KovdorskiteMg2(PO4)(OH) · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.25FerristrunziteFe3+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2OTric.
8.DC.25FerrostrunziteFe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2OTric.
8.DC.25MetavauxiteFe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.25MetavivianiteFe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.25StrunziteMn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.25ZincostrunziteZnFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6.5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.27BerauniteFe3+6(PO4)4O(OH)4 · 6H2OMon. m : Bb
8.DC.27TvrdýiteFe2+Fe3+2 Al3(PO4)4(OH)5(H2O)4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DC.27ZincoberauniteZnFe3+5(PO4)4(OH)5 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DC.30GordoniteMgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30LaueiteMn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30MangangordoniteMn2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30ParavauxiteFe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30PseudolaueiteMn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.30SigloiteFe3+Al2(PO4)2(OH)3 · 7H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30StewartiteMn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30UshkoviteMgFe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30FerrolaueiteFe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30Kastningite(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30MaghrebiteMgAl2(AsO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30NordgauiteMnAl2(PO4)2(F,OH)2 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30Kayrobertsonite[MnAl2(PO4)2(OH)2(H2O)4] · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.30KummeriteMn2+Fe3+Al(PO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.32KamarizaiteFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.35VauxiteFe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.37VantasseliteAl4(PO4)3(OH)3 · 9H2OOrth.
8.DC.40CacoxeniteFe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DC.45Gormanite(Fe2+,Mg)3(Al,Fe3+)4(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OTric.
8.DC.45Souzalite(Mg,Fe2+)3(Al,Fe3+)4(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OTric. 1
8.DC.47KingiteAl3(PO4)2F2(OH) · 7H2OTric.
8.DC.50WavelliteAl3(PO4)2(OH,F)3 · 5H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.DC.50AllanpringiteFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DC.50FluorwavelliteAl3(PO4)2(OH)2F · 5H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.DC.52KribergiteAl5(PO4)3(SO4)(OH)4 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DC.55MapimiteZn2Fe3+3(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 10H2OMon. m : Bm
8.DC.57OgdensburgiteCa2Fe3+4(Zn,Mn2+)(AsO4)4(OH)6 · 6H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmmm
8.DC.60Nevadaite(Cu2+,Al,V3+)6Al8(PO4)8F8(OH)2 · 22H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.DC.60CloncurryiteCu0.5(VO)0.5Al2(PO4)2F2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DC.62KenngottiteMn2+3Fe3+4(PO4)4(OH)6(H2O)2 Mon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DC.67MolinelloiteCu(H2O)(OH)V4+O(V5+O4)Tric. 1 : P1
8.DC.70WhitecapsiteH16Fe2+5Fe3+14Sb3+6(AsO4)18O16 · 120H2OHex. 6/m : P63/m
8.DC.75HeimitePbCu2(AsO4)(OH)3 · 2H2OMon. 2/m
8.DC.80LedneviteCu[PO3(OH)] · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b

Other InformationHide

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 TinticiteHide

References for TinticiteHide

Localities for TinticiteHide

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.
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • Mt Lofty Ranges
      • North Mt Lofty Ranges
        • Barossa Valley
          • Penrice
Peter Elliott
        • Kapunda
Peter Elliott
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1999)
  • Hesse
    • Giessen Region
      • Limburg-Weilburg
        • Weinbach
Blaß (2002)
  • Thuringia
    • Greiz District
      • Zeulenroda-Triebes
Pestel et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Japan
 
  • Akita Prefecture
Suo et al. (2004)
  • Nagano Prefecture
    • Chino City
Sakurai et al. (1991)
Spain
 
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Baix Llobregat
Camprubí et al. (Catalunya)
abstract in Programme +3 other references
"Sigurd Stordal" Collection +2 other references
      • Maresme
        • Malgrat de Mar
Col. Agustin Agudo Espinosa.
      • Vallès Occidental
        • Montcada i Reixac
Mineralogistes de Catalunya (1997)
    • Tarragona
      • Priorat
        • La Vilella Alta
Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com)
Sweden
 
  • Norrbotten County
    • Kiruna
      • Svappavaara
Thorin (1989) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Alabama
    • Cherokee County
Henry Barwood - confirmed by Tony Kampf ...
  • Nevada
    • Eureka County
      • Carlin Trend
        • Maggie Creek Mining Subdistrict
The Canadian Mineralogist: 42 (3) +1 other reference
      • Lynn Mining District
        • Elko
Mineralogical Record 26:467
    • Humboldt County
      • Iron Point Mining District
        • Valmy
Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ...
A Listing of North Carolina Minerals
    • Cleveland County
      • Kings Mountain
Anthony et al. (2000)
  • Utah
    • Utah County
      • East Tintic Mining District
        • Dividend
          • Tintic Standard Mine
Bullock (1981)
Stringham (1946) +2 other references
  • Virginia
    • Albemarle County
      • Proffit
Dietrich (1990)
Uzbekistan
 
  • Navoiy
    • Kokpatas village
Mineraly Uzbekistana (Minerals of the Uzbekistan)
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