Hematophanite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Hematophanite
Formula:
Pb4Fe3O8(OH,Cl)
Colour:
Deep red-brown
Lustre:
Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
7.70
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Name:
Presumably in allusion to the blood-red color in transmitted light.
This page provides mineralogical data about Hematophanite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1858
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1858:2
IMA Classification of Hematophanite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Pb2+4Fe3+3O8(Cl,OH)
First published:
1928
Classification of Hematophanite
3.DB.35
3 : HALIDES
D : Oxyhalides, hydroxyhalides and related double halides
B : With Pb, Cu, etc.
3 : HALIDES
D : Oxyhalides, hydroxyhalides and related double halides
B : With Pb, Cu, etc.
7.11.4.1
7 : MULTIPLE OXIDES
11 : Miscellaneous
7 : MULTIPLE OXIDES
11 : Miscellaneous
8.8.22
8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates
8 : Halides of Pb
8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates
8 : Halides of Pb
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMAâCNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Hph | IMAâCNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMAâCNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Hematophanite
Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Transparent, Opaque
Colour:
Deep red-brown
Streak:
Yellow-red, orange
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Very Good
On {001}, micaceous.
On {001}, micaceous.
Parting:
Possibly present inclined to {001}.
Density:
7.70 g/cm3 (Measured) 8.186 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Hematophanite
Type:
Uniaxial (-)
Chemistry of Hematophanite
Mindat Formula:
Pb4Fe3O8(OH,Cl)
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Hematophanite
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
4mm - Ditetragonal Pyramidal
Space Group:
P4mm
Cell Parameters:
a = 3.92 Å, c = 15.31 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 3.906
Unit Cell V:
235.26 Ã
Âģ (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
Crystals are thin tablets {001} as lamellar aggregates in part.
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0014458 | Hematophanite | Rouse R C (1973) Hematophanite, a derivative of the perovskite structure Mineralogical Magazine 39 49-53 |  | 1973 | Langban, Sweden | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.76 Ã | (100) |
| 2.71 Ã | (100) |
| 3.90 Ã | (60) |
| 1.590 Ã | (60) |
| 3.77 Ã | (40) |
| 1.566 Ã | (40) |
| 2.24 Ã | (35) |
Comments:
(ICDD 27-271)
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| High-? alteration and/or metamorphism | |
| 32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits | |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55) |
Type Occurrence of Hematophanite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Isolated thin plates up to 5 mm in diameter or aggregated into lamellar aggregates.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Hematophanite
Other Language Names for Hematophanite
Dutch:Hematophaniet
Russian:ÐÐĩОаŅÐūŅÐ°Ð―ÐļŅ
Relationship of Hematophanite to other Species
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 5 photos of Hematophanite associated with Plumboferrite | Pb[Fe3+10.67Mn2+0.33Pb]O18.33 |
| 3 photos of Hematophanite associated with Jacobsite | Mn2+Fe3+2O4 |
| 1 photo of Hematophanite associated with Native Copper | Cu |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 3.DB. | Rickturnerite | Pb7O4[Mg(OH)4](OH)Cl3 |
| 3.DB.05 | Diaboleite | Pb2CuCl2(OH)4 |
| 3.DB.10 | Pseudoboleite | Pb31Cu24Cl62(OH)48 |
| 3.DB.15 | Boleite | KPb26Ag9Cu24(OH)48Cl62 |
| 3.DB.20 | Cumengeite | Pb21Cu20Cl42(OH)40 · 6H2O |
| 3.DB.25 | Bideauxite | Pb2AgCl3(F,OH)2 |
| 3.DB.30 | Chloroxiphite | Pb3CuO2Cl2(OH)2 |
| 3.DB.40 | Parkinsonite | Pb7MoO9Cl2 |
| 3.DB.40 | Janchevite | Pb9V5+(O10.25âŧ0.75)Cl2.5 |
| 3.DB.40 | Asisite | Pb7SiO9Cl2 |
| 3.DB.45 | Eddavidite | Cu12Pb2O15Br2 |
| 3.DB.45 | Murdochite | Cu12Pb2O15Cl2 |
| 3.DB.50 | Yedlinite | Pb6Cr3+Cl6(O,OH,H2O)8 |
| 3.DB.55 | Siidraite | Pb2Cu(OH)2I3 |
Other Information
Notes:
Easily soluble in acids.
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 Hematophanite
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References for Hematophanite
Reference List:
Johansson, K. (1928) IV. Mineralogische Mitteilungen. Zeitschrift fÞr Kristallographie - Crystalline Materials, 68 (1). 87-118 doi:10.1524/zkri.1928.68.1.87p.102 - as HÃĪmatophanit
Johansson, K. (1928) 3. HÃĪmatophanit [3. Hematophanite], in IV. Mineralogische Mitteilungen. Zeitschrift fÞr Kristallographie - Crystalline Materials, 68 (1). 102-107 doi:10.1524/zkri.1928.68.1.87
Rouse, Roland C. (1971) A note on the structural chemistry of hematophanite. American Mineralogist, 56 (3-4) 625-627
Rouse, R. C. (1973) Hematophanite, a derivative of the perovskite structure. Mineralogical Magazine, 39 (301) 49-53 doi:10.1180/minmag.1973.039.301.06
Localities for Hematophanite
Showing 4 localities.
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Germany | |
| Weià (1990) |
Namibia | |
| Dunn (1991) |
| Criddle et al. (1990) | |
Sweden (TL) | |
| Johansson (1928) +2 other references |
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Kombat Mine, Kombat, Otavi Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia