Kintoreite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Kintoreite
Formula:
PbFe3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6
Colour:
Cream to yellowish green and brownish yellow.
Lustre:
Vitreous, Greasy
Hardness:
4
Specific Gravity:
4.34 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
After the type locality, the Kintore opencut, Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia.
The phosphate analogue of segnitite. Forms a solid-solution series with corkite and segnitite (Kintoreite-Segnitite Series).
Related to kolitschite.
Related to kolitschite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2214
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2214:5
Similar Names
| Kantorite | A valid IMA mineral species | K2NaMg(SO4)2F |
| Kintoreite-2c | PbFe33+(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6 | |
| Kondörite | A synonym of Konderite |
IMA Classification of Kintoreite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Pb2+Fe3+3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6
Approval year:
1992
First published:
1995
Classification of Kintoreite
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
42.7.3.6
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
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 for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Kt | 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 Kintoreite
Vitreous, Greasy
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Cream to yellowish green and brownish yellow.
Streak:
Pale yellowish green
Hardness:
4 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
On {001}
On {001}
Density:
4.34 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Kintoreite
Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.935 - 1.955 nε = 1.935
Surface Relief:
Very High (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).
This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised
light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive
index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral
colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized uniaxial interference figure - the conoscopic
(convergent-light, Bertrand-lens-in) view, for a grain cut with the optic axis
centred and vertical. The coloured rings are isochromatics, computed with the
same physics as the Michel-Lévy bar above; the dark cross is the isogyre.
For a genuinely uniaxial mineral viewed this way, that cross stays perfectly stationary if you rotate the stage - unlike a biaxial mineral, where it splits apart on rotation. That invariance is itself the standard diagnostic test for telling uniaxial and biaxial minerals apart at the microscope.
For a genuinely uniaxial mineral viewed this way, that cross stays perfectly stationary if you rotate the stage - unlike a biaxial mineral, where it splits apart on rotation. That invariance is itself the standard diagnostic test for telling uniaxial and biaxial minerals apart at the microscope.
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
Light yellowish green to medium yellow.
Chemistry of Kintoreite
Mindat Formula:
PbFe3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Kintoreite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m(32/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.2963(5) Å, c = 16.8491(5) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.309
Unit Cell V:
776.81 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
Comment:
Date for near endmember composition (Grey et al., 2009)
Crystal Structure
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0004932 | Kintoreite | Grey I E, Mumme W G, Mills S J, Birch W D, Wilson N C (2009) The crystal chemical role of Zn in alunite-type minerals: Structure refinements for kintoreite and zincian kintoreite American Mineralogist 94 676-683 |  | 2009 | Kintore mine at Broken Hill, New South Wales | 0 | 293 |
| 0004931 | Kintoreite | Grey I E, Mumme W G, Mills S J, Birch W D, Wilson N C (2009) The crystal chemical role of Zn in alunite-type minerals: Structure refinements for kintoreite and zincian kintoreite American Mineralogist 94 676-683 | | 2009 | Schone Aussicht mine, near Dernbach, Germany | 0 | 293 |
| 0014525 | Kintoreite | Kharisun, Taylor M R, Bevan D J M, Pring A (1997) The crystal structure of kintoreite, PbFe3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6 Mineralogical Magazine 61 123-129 | | 1997 | Kintore opencut, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.07 Å | (100) |
| 5.96 Å | (90) |
| 3.67 Å | (60) |
| 2.538 Å | (50) |
| 2.257 Å | (50) |
| 1.979 Å | (50) |
| 2.971 Å | (40) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] | |
| 47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates] |
Type Occurrence of Kintoreite
Co-Type Localities:
General Appearance of Type Material:
Clusters and coatings of cream to yellowish green rhombohedral crystals up to 2 mm. It also forms waxy, yellowish green globular crusts and hemispheres on other phosphate minerals.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The South Australia Museum, Adelaide, Australia, G14354
Museum Victoria, Melbourne, Australia, M42891.
Museum Victoria, Melbourne, Australia, M42891.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Oxidation of primary ore rich in galena, in the presence of solutions with high P/(As + S) ratios.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Kintoreite
Other Language Names for Kintoreite
Relationship of Kintoreite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Plumbogummite Group:
| Arsenobenauite | SrFe3+3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Benauite | SrFe3+3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Crandallite | CaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Eylettersite | Th0.75Al3(PO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Florencite-(Ce) | CeAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Florencite-(La) | LaAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Florencite-(Nd) | NdAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Florencite-(Sm) | SmAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Galloplumbogummite | Pb(Ga,Al,Ge)3(PO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m : R3m |
| Gorceixite | BaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 | Mon. m : Bm |
| Goyazite | SrAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| 'Kintoreite-2c' | PbFe3+3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6 | |
| Plumbogummite | PbAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Springcreekite | BaV3+3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| 'UM2006-23-PO:AlBiCaFeH' | (Ca,Bi)(Fe,Al)3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 | |
| 'Unnamed (As-analogue of Zaïrite)' | (Bi,Pb)Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 | |
| Waylandite | BiAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
| Zaïrite | BiFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)6 | Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m |
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 28 photos of Kintoreite associated with Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| 9 photos of Kintoreite associated with Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| 6 photos of Kintoreite associated with Carminite | PbFe3+2(AsO4)2(OH)2 |
| 6 photos of Kintoreite associated with Plumbogummite | PbAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 5 photos of Kintoreite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 4 photos of Kintoreite associated with Mimetite | Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
| 4 photos of Kintoreite associated with Natrodufrénite | NaFe3+Fe3+5(PO4)4O(OH)5(H2O)2 |
| 3 photos of Kintoreite associated with Bismutite | (BiO)2CO3 |
| 3 photos of Kintoreite associated with 'Kintoreite-Segnitite Series' | |
| 2 photos of Kintoreite associated with Phosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 8.BL. | Kiryuite | NaMnAl(PO4)F3 |
| 8.BL. | Metaheimite | PbCu2(AsO4)(OH)3 |
| 8.BL. | Graulichite-(La) | LaFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL. | Cloudite | BaFe3+3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL. | Oberwolfachite | SrFe3+3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL. | Arsenobenauite | SrFe3+3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.05 | Gallobeudantite | PbGa3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.05 | Slottaite | SrFe3+3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.05 | Corkite | PbFe3+3(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 | 'UM2011-07-POSO:AlBaH' | BaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.05 | Kemmlitzite | SrAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.05 | Beudantite | PbFe3+3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.05 | Weilerite | BaAl3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.05 | Woodhouseite | CaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.05 | Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Segnitite | PbFe3+3AsO4(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Arsenogoyazite | SrAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Arsenogorceixite | BaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Dussertite | BaFe3+3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Galloplumbogummite | Pb(Ga,Al,Ge)3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Stibiosegnitite | Pb(Fe3+2.5Sb5+0.5)(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 va | 'Viséite' | |
| 8.BL.10 | Arsenocrandallite | CaAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Benauite | SrFe3+3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Philipsbornite | PbAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Crandallite | CaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Springcreekite | BaV3+3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Eylettersite | Th0.75Al3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Plumbogummite | PbAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Gorceixite | BaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.10 | Goyazite | SrAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(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 | Zaïrite | BiFe3+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 | 'Unnamed (As-analogue of Zaïrite)' | (Bi,Pb)Fe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.13 | Arsenoflorencite-(Ce) | CeAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.13 | Graulichite-(Ce) | CeFe3+3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.13 | 'Arsenowaylandite' | BiAl3(AsO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.13 | Waylandite | BiAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 |
| 8.BL.13 | Florencite-(Sm) | SmAl3(PO4)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.
Internet Links for Kintoreite
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References for Kintoreite
Reference List:
Pring, A., Birch, W. D., Dawe, J., Taylor, M., Deliens, M., Walenta, K. (1995) Kintoreite, PbFe3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6, a new mineral of the jarosite-alunite family, and lusungite discredited. Mineralogical Magazine, 59 (394) 143-148 doi:10.1180/minmag.1995.59.394.14
Pring, A., Birch, W. D., Dawe, J., Taylor, M., Deliens, M., Walenta, K. (1995) Kintoreite, PbFe3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6, a new mineral of the jarosite-alunite family, and lusungite discredited. Mineralogical Magazine, 59 (394) 143-148 doi:10.1180/minmag.1995.59.394.14
Kharisu,, Taylor, M. R., Bevan, D. J. M., Pring, A. (1997) The crystal structure of kintoreite, PbFe3(PO4)2(OH,H2O)6. Mineralogical Magazine, 61 (404) 123-129 doi:10.1180/minmag.1997.061.404.12
Jambor, John L. (1999) Nomenclature of the alunite supergroup. The Canadian Mineralogist, 37 (6). 1323-1341
Frost, Ray L., Weier, Matt L., Martens, Wayde, Mills, Stuart (2006) ThermoRaman spectroscopic study of kintoreite. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 63 (2) 282-288 doi:10.1016/j.saa.2005.05.011
Grey, I. E., Mumme, W. G., Mills, S. J., Birch, W. D., Wilson, N. C. (2009) The crystal chemical role of Zn in alunite-type minerals: Structure refinements for kintoreite and zincian kintoreite. American Mineralogist, 94 (5) 676-683 doi:10.2138/am.2009.3083
Localities for Kintoreite
Showing 68 localities.
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The Locality List
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- 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.
Australia (TL) | |
| Pring et al. (1995) +1 other reference |
| Pring et al. (1995) +2 other references |
| Day (1998) | |
| The Daydream Mine | |
| Parbhakar-Fox (2016) |
| Parbhakar-Fox (2016) | |
| Pring et al. (2000) |
Austria | |
| Auer et al. (2017) |
| Mikl et al. (2014) |
| Niedermayr (2007) |
| Bernhard (2012) |
Belgium | |
| Lefèvre (2001) +4 other references |
Chile | |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor and Gerhard Möhn |
Czech Republic | |
| Vrtiška et al. (2016) +1 other reference |
| Desor (04/2022) |
| Pauliš et al. (2012) |
| Vrtiška et al. (2024) |
| Vrtiška et al. (2019) |
| Vrtiška L et al. (2019) +2 other references | |
| Pauliš et al. (2022) |
France | |
| Chollet Pascal Collection |
| Uwe Kolitsch (unpublished SEM-EDS analyses) |
| Cuchet et al. (2000) +1 other reference | |
| SEM-EDS analysed at Laboratoire "Magmas ... |
| Analysed by Université Paul Sabatier 31 Toulouse (France) | |
| Boisson J.-M. (2025) |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
| Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ... +1 other reference |
| Favreau et al. (2013) |
Germany | |
| Walenta (1996) |
| Wendel et al. (2001) |
| Petitjean et al. (2000) |
| Collection of Steffen Michalski | |
| Kolitsch et al. (2005) |
| www.mineralienfreunde-der-pfalz.de (2020) |
| Lapis 38 (5) +1 other reference |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| Gröbner et al. (2006) |
Hungary | |
| Fehér Béla |
| collector: János Nyúl |
Italy | |
| ALBERTINI C. (2014) |
| Mauro et al. (2021) |
Japan | |
| Matsuyama et al. (2006) |
| LIN et al. (2020) |
Namibia | |
| Bowell et al. (2018) |
Portugal | |
| Alves et al. (2017) |
| Neiva et al. (2001) |
| Pedro Alves collection (SEM-EDS analysis) |
| Christian Rewitzer collection |
| Alves (2017) |
| Alves et al. (2017) |
Russia | |
| Kasatkin et al. (2025) |
Slovakia | |
| Martin Števko-unpublished |
| Števko M. et al. (Slovenská republika) | |
Spain | |
| Analyzed by Joan Viñals |
| Sáinz de Baranda et al. (2004) |
| www.foro-minerales.com (2022) +1 other reference | |
| Pedro Mingueza et al. (2022) |
| Jordi Fabre |
| Calvo et al. (2011) |
Switzerland | |
| Roth et al. (2025) |
| EDXS analyses |
UK | |
| Green et al. (2008) |
| Green et al. (2008) +1 other reference | |
| Green et al. (2008) |
USA | |
| Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ... |
| Freeport-McMoRan |
| Pxrd and EDS via Inna Lykova |
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