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Simonkolleite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About SimonkolleiteHide

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Werner Simon
Formula:
Zn5Cl2(OH)8 · H2O
Colour:
Colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
3.20
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named in 1985 by Karl Schmetzer, Günther Schnorrer-Köhler, and Olaf Medenbach in honor of Werner Simon [b. December 18, 1939 Rockensuess, Germany], a professional printer and business owner and Kurt Kolle [b. 1949, Germany], both mineral collectors of Cornberg, near Michelsdorf, who submitted the samples for investigation.
In synthetic form, used as a zinc nutritional supplement for animals.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3668
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3668:5

IMA Classification of SimonkolleiteHide

Approved
IMA Formula:
Zn2+5(OH)8Cl2·H2O
Approval year:
1983

Classification of SimonkolleiteHide

3.DA.20

3 : HALIDES
D : Oxyhalides, hydroxyhalides and related double halides
A : With Cu, etc., without Pb
10.5.8.1

10 : OXYHALIDES AND HYDROXYHALIDES
5 : Am(O,OH)pXq
8.5.1

8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates
5 : Halides of Zn and Hg

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

Physical Properties of SimonkolleiteHide

Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
1½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
{0001}
Density:
3.20 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.35 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of SimonkolleiteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.657 nε = 1.700
Birefringence:
0.043
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.043
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of SimonkolleiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Zn5Cl2(OH)8 · H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Zn59.234 %
O26.092 %
Cl12.848 %
H1.826 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Crystallography of SimonkolleiteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m(32/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
P3m1
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.34 Å, c = 23.66 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 3.732
Unit Cell V:
823.61 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0005776SimonkolleiteHawthorne F C, Sokolova E V (2002) Simonkolleite, Zn5(OH)8Cl2(H2O), a decorated interrupted-sheet structure of the form [M_2]4 The Canadian Mineralogist 40 939-94620020293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
7.87 Å(100)
3.58 Å(30)
3.17 Å(40)
2.94 Å(30)
2.73 Å(60)
2.67 Å(70)
2.37 Å(40)
1.59 Å(40)
Comments:
IcDD 7-155

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47g : [Halogen-bearing surface weathering minerals]
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55)

Type Occurrence of SimonkolleiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Tabular hexagonal crystals to 1 mm
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Originally found as a weathering product of zn-bearing slags at the Richelsdorf Smelting Refinery.

Synonyms of SimonkolleiteHide

Other Language Names for SimonkolleiteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Simonkolleite associated with BrianyoungiteZn3(CO3,SO4)(OH)4
1 photo of Simonkolleite associated with 'Slag'
1 photo of Simonkolleite associated with NamuwiteZn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 4H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

3.DA.ParahibbingiteFe2(OH)3ClTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.CentennialiteCaCu3Cl2(OH)6 · nH2O (n ~ 0.7)Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.BounahasiteCu+Cu2+2(OH)3Cl2Mon. 2/m
3.DA.MuonionalustaiteNi3(OH)4Cl2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.05MelanothalliteCu2Cl2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Fddd
3.DA.10cHaydeeiteCu3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10bClinoatacamiteCu2(OH)3ClMon. 2/m
3.DA.10cParatacamiteCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10cKapellasiteCu3Zn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10cLeverettiteCu3Co(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10aHibbingiteFe2+2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10cParatacamite-(Ni)Cu3(Ni,Cu)(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10aKempiteMn2+2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10cTondiiteCu3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.10aAtacamiteCu2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10bBelloiteCu(OH)ClMon. 2/m : P21/b
3.DA.10cMisakiiteCu3Mn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10bIyoiteMnCuCl(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.10cKuliginiteFe3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10cGillarditeCu3Ni(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.10b'Unnamed (Cu-Zn Chloride Hydroxide)'CuZnCl(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.10bBotallackiteCu2(OH)3ClMon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.10cHerbertsmithiteCu3Zn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.15ClaringbulliteCu4ClF(OH)6Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.15BarlowiteCu4BrF(OH)6Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.25ButtgenbachiteCu19(NO3)2(OH)32Cl4 · 2H2OHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.25ConnelliteCu19(SO4)(OH)32Cl4 · 3H2OHex. 6m2 : P62c
3.DA.30AbhuriteSn21Cl16(OH)14O6Trig. 32 : R32
3.DA.35PonomareviteK4Cu4Cl10OMon. 2/m : B2/b
3.DA.40CalumetiteCaCu4(OH)8Cl2 · 3.5H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm
3.DA.40AnthonyiteCu(OH,Cl)2 · 3H2OMon. 2/m
3.DA.45KhaidarkaniteCu4Al3(OH)14F3 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.50BobkingiteCu5Cl2(OH)8 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.55AvdoniniteK2Cu5(OH)4Cl8 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
3.DA.60DroninoiteNi6Fe3+2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.70ChrysothalliteK6Cu6Tl3+Cl17(OH)4 · H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm
3.DA.70DioskouriiteCaCu4Cl6(OH)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
3.DA.75FeodosiyiteCu11Mg2Cl18(OH)8 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
3.DA.80RomanorloviteK8Cu6Cl17(OH)3Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm

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 SimonkolleiteHide

References for SimonkolleiteHide

Localities for SimonkolleiteHide

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- 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.
Belgium
 
  • Flanders
    • Limburg
      • Dilsen-Stokkem
        • Rotem
  • Wallonia
    • Liège
      • Plombières
Blaß et al. (1995)
Germany
 
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Frankfurt
Blessing et al. (1991)
    • Kassel Region
      • Hersfeld-Rotenburg
        • Nentershausen
          • Süß
            • Richelsdorf Smelter
Weiß (1990)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Langelsheim
        • Astfeld
Schnorrer (1995) +1 other reference
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Arnsberg
          • Hüsten
Weiß (1990)
      • Märkischer Kreis
        • Iserlohn
          • Letmathe
            • Helmke quarry nature reserve
Bender et al. (1994) +1 other reference
    • Cologne
      • Aachen
        • Stolberg
Blaß et al. (1995)
International Association of Collectors of Slag Minerals (3) +1 other reference
      • Euskirchen
        • Kall
Blaß et al. (1995)
Switzerland
 
  • Vaud
    • Aigle
      • Bex
Stalder et al. (1998)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Crantock
Pirrie et al. (2000)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Maricopa County
      • Painted Rock Mountains
        • Painted Rock Mining District
          • Theba
RRUFF project
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
King (n.d.)
 
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