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Redondite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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Redondite, etc.

Cole Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
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Redondite, etc.

Cole Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
08654700017271948702094.jpg
Redondite, etc.

Cole Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
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About RedonditeHide

Formula:
AlPO4 · 2H2O
Ostensibly contains Fe3+ in substitution for Al.

Questionable as a variety of variscite. Further work is needed before it can be formally discredited or validated.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
27199
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:27199:6

Similar NamesHide

RedmonditeA valid IMA mineral species[Pb8O2Zn(OH)6](S2O3)4
Rémondite
Rémondite-(Ce)A valid IMA mineral speciesNa3(Ce,Ca,Na)3(CO3)5
Rémondite-(La)A valid IMA mineral speciesNa3(La,Ca,Na)3(CO3)5

IMA Classification of RedonditeHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
IMA Formula:
AlPO4·2H2O

Classification of RedonditeHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
8.CB.X

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
C : Phosphates without additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, RO4:H2O = 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 for Standard
RdoIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Chemistry of RedonditeHide

Mindat Formula:
AlPO4 · 2H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O60.764 %
P19.606 %
Al17.079 %
H2.552 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Al, H, O, P - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
34 : Complex granite pegmatites

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Redondite associated with PyriteFeS2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.CB.KrupičkaiteCu6[AsO3(OH)]6 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.CB.XHonzaiteNi2(AsO3OH)2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.CB.05ErmeloiteAl(PO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CB.05SerrabrancaiteMnPO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CB.10NyholmiteCd3Zn2(AsO3OH)2(AsO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CB.10Villyaellenite(Mn,Ca)Mn2Ca2(AsO3OH)2(AsO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CB.10GiftgrubeiteCaMn2Ca2(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CB.10HureauliteMn2+5(PO3OH)2(PO4)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CB.10MiguelromeroiteMn2+5(AsO3OH)2(AsO4)2(H2O)4Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.CB.10'UM1997-09-AsO:CaHMgZn'(Mg,Ca,Zn)5(AsO4)2(HAsO4)2 · 4H2OMon.
8.CB.15KrautiteMn(HAsO4) · H2OMon. 2 : P21
8.CB.20CobaltkoritnigiteCo(AsO3OH) · H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CB.20MagnesiokoritnigiteMg(AsO3OH) · H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CB.20KoritnigiteZn(AsO3OH) · H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CB.25YvoniteCu(HAsO4) · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CB.30GeminiteCu2+(AsO3OH) · H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CB.35SchubneliteFe3+VO4 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.CB.40RadovaniteCu2Fe3+(AsO4)(HAs3+O3)2 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
8.CB.45KazakhstaniteFe3+5V4+3V5+12O39(OH)9 · 9H2OMon.
8.CB.50KolovratiteNixZny(VO4)0.67(x+y) · nH2O
8.CB.60BurgessiteCo2(H2O)4[AsO3(OH)]2(H2O)Mon. 2/m
8.CB.65CarditeZn5.5(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)(OH)3 · 3H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm

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 RedonditeHide

References for RedonditeHide

Localities for RedonditeHide

Showing 3 localities.

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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.
Japan
 
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Nikko City
      • Imaichi
Yamada (2004)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
      • Bisbee
Rob Lavinsky stock
  • Nevada
    • Eureka County
Castor et al. (2004)
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