Khinite-3T
A structural variant of Khinite
This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
About Khinite-3T
Formula:
Pb2+Cu2+3Te6+O6(OH)2
Colour:
Green
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
For its relationship to Khinite
First Recorded Locality:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3095
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3095:9
IMA Classification of Khinite-3T
First published:
1978
Classification of Khinite-3T
4.FD.30
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
D : Hydroxides with OH, without H2O; chains of edge-sharing octahedra
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
D : Hydroxides with OH, without H2O; chains of edge-sharing octahedra
Dana 7th ed.:
33.2.4.1
33.2.4.1
33 : SELENATES AND TELLURATES
2 : (AB)m(XO6)·xH2O, where x can equal zero
33 : SELENATES AND TELLURATES
2 : (AB)m(XO6)·xH2O, where x can equal zero
28.4.9
28 : Selenites, Selenates, Tellurites, and Tellurates
4 : Tellurates
28 : Selenites, Selenates, Tellurites, and Tellurates
4 : Tellurates
Physical Properties of Khinite-3T
Colour:
Green
Optical Data of Khinite-3T
Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 2.155 nε = 2.12
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.035
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.
Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.
Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars.
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.
Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.
Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Chemistry of Khinite-3T
Mindat Formula:
Pb2+Cu2+3Te6+O6(OH)2
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Khinite-3T
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
P32
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.765(2) Å, c = 18.001(9) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 3.122
Unit Cell V:
518 ų
Z:
3
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.336 Å | (100) |
| 2.490 Å | (100) |
| 4.800 Å | (80) |
| 1.558 Å | (80) |
| 2.913 Å | (70) |
| 2.245 Å | (60) |
| 1.997 Å | (50) |
Comments:
Tombstone, Arizona, USA. Data from Williams (1978).
First Recorded Occurrence of Khinite-3T
Synonyms of Khinite-3T
Other Language Names for Khinite-3T
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Khinite-3T associated with Native Gold | Au |
| 1 photo of Khinite-3T associated with Dugganite | Pb3Zn3(AsO4)2(TeO6) |
| 1 photo of Khinite-3T associated with Timroseite | Pb2Cu5(TeO6)2(OH)2 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.FD.05 | Spertiniite | Cu(OH)2 |
| 4.FD.10 | Diaspore | AlO(OH) |
| 4.FD.10 | Montroseite | (V3+,Fe3+)O(OH) |
| 4.FD.10 | Tsumgallite | GaO(OH) |
| 4.FD.10 | Groutite | Mn3+O(OH) |
| 4.FD.10 | Bracewellite | CrO(OH) |
| 4.FD.10 | Guyanaite | CrO(OH) |
| 4.FD.15 | Manganite | Mn3+O(OH) |
| 4.FD.20 | Yttrotungstite-(Y) | YW2O7(OH) · H2O |
| 4.FD.20 | Yttrotungstite-(Ce) | CeW2O7(OH) · H2O |
| 4.FD.25 | Frankhawthorneite | Cu2Te6+O4(OH)2 |
| 4.FD.30 | Housleyite | Pb6CuTe6+4O18(OH)2 |
| 4.FD.30 | Khinite | Pb2+Cu2+3[Te6+O6](OH)2 |
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 Khinite-3T
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-3095.html
Please feel free to link to this page.
Please feel free to link to this page.
Search Engines:
Mineral Dealers:
References for Khinite-3T
Reference List:
Williams, S. A. (1978) Khinite, parakhinite, and dugganite, three new tellurates from Tombstone, Arizona. American Mineralogist, 63 (9-10) 1016-1019
Localities for Khinite-3T
Showing 6 localities.
symbol to view information about a locality.
The 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
USA | |
| Williams (1978) +1 other reference |
| Thorne (n.d.) | |
| Williams (1978) +3 other references |
| American Mineralogist +2 other references |
| Christophe Boutry collection +1 other reference |
| Thorne (n.d.) |
Quick NavTopAbout Khinite-3TUnique IdentifiersIMA Classification Classification Physical Properties Optical Data Chemistry Crystallography X-Ray Powder DiffractionFirst Recorded Occurrence SynonymsOther LanguagesCommon AssociatesStrunz-MindatOther InformationInternet Links References Localities Locality List
Empire Mine, Tombstone Mining District, Cochise County, Arizona, USA