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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

A valid IMA mineral species
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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

Palermo No. 2 Mine, Groton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA
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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

Jenipapo pegmatite field, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

Laranjeira, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

Palermo No. 2 Mine, Groton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA
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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

Jenipapo pegmatite field, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

Laranjeira, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

Palermo No. 2 Mine, Groton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA
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Whiteite-(CaMnMg)

Jenipapo pegmatite field, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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About Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

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John S. White
Formula:
{Ca}{Mn2+}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
Colour:
Yellow, light lavender, pink
Lustre:
Waxy
Hardness:
3½
Specific Gravity:
2.63
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named for the chemical composition, in accordance with whiteite group nomenclature. The suffix indicates sequentially the dominant cation in the X, M1, and M2 structural positions. The root name is for John Sampson White, Jr. (30 September 1933, Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA -), associate curator of minerals, Smithsonian institution; founder, editor, and publisher (1970-1982) of the Mineralogical Record.
Whiteite Subgroup.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4278
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4278:5

Similar NamesHide

WadeiteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredK2Zr(Si3O9)
WhiteitA synonym of 'Whiteite'
WhiteiteA synonym of Whiteite Subgroup
Whiteite-(CaFeMg)A valid IMA mineral species{Ca}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
Whiteite-(CaMgMg)A valid IMA mineral speciesCaMg3Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
Whiteite-(CaMnFe)A valid IMA mineral speciesCaMnFe2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
Whiteite-(CaMnMn)A valid IMA mineral species{Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
Whiteite-(MnFeMg)A valid IMA mineral species{(Mn2+,Ca)}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
Whiteite-(MnMnMg)A valid IMA mineral speciesMnMnMg2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
Whiteite-(MnMnMn)A valid IMA mineral speciesMn2+Mn2+Mn22+Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
WittiteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionablePb9Bi12(S,Se)27

Classification of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

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The jahnsite structure archetype

The structure archetype of jahnsite group minerals, which includes the jahnsite and whiteite subgroups.

IMA Classification of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

IMA status:
Approved
IMA Formula:
CaMn2+Mg2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2·8H2O
Approval year:
1986
First published:
1989
Type description reference:
Grice, J. D., Dunn, P. J., Ramik, R. A. (1989) Whiteite-(CaMnMg), a new species from the Tip Top Pegmatite, Custer, South Dakota. The Canadian Mineralogist, 27 (4) 699-702
Strunz-mindat (2026):
8.DH.15

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
H : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 < 1:1
Dana 8th ed.:
42.11.3.3

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
11 : (AB)3(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
Hey's CIM Ref.:
19.12.61

19 : Phosphates
12 : Phosphates of Mn

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

Physical Properties of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Lustre:
Waxy
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Yellow, light lavender, pink
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Poor/Indistinct
On (001)
Density:
2.63(2) g/cm3 (Measured)    2.64 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.58 nβ = 1.584 nγ = 1.591
2V:
Measured: 74° to 81°, Calculated: 76°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.011
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.

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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
none
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
X = mauve, Y = light mauve, Z = colorless

Chemistry of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Mindat Formula:
{Ca}{Mn2+}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O55.053 %
P16.397 %
Mn7.271 %
Al7.142 %
Mg6.433 %
Ca5.304 %
H2.401 %

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

Crystallography of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 14.842(9) Å, b = 6.976(1) Å, c = 10.109(4) Å
β = 112.59(5)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.128 : 1 : 1.449
Unit Cell V:
966.36 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Comment:
Space group P2/a or Pa.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
9.31 Å(100)
2.790 Å(80)
4.85 Å(50)
3.51 Å(50)
2.953 Å(50)
3.256 Å(40)
2.867 Å(40)

Geological EnvironmentHide

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

Type Occurrence of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Tip Top Mine, Fourmile, Custer Mining District, Custer County, South Dakota, USA
General Appearance of Type Material:
Dull or etched, yellowish bipyramidal crystals or blebs up to 1.5x0.5x0.5 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Canada, 49707, 49712.
National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian), Washington, D.C., USA, 15085, 163775, R18801.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Complex granite pegmatite
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
BerylEnglishiteRoscheriteTiptopite
Reference:
Grice, J. D., Dunn, P. J., Ramik, R. A. (1989) Whiteite-(CaMnMg), a new species from the Tip Top Pegmatite, Custer, South Dakota. The Canadian Mineralogist, 27 (4) 699-702

Synonyms of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Other Language Names for Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Relationship of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Whiteite Subgroup > Jahnsite Group
Other Members of Whiteite Subgroup:
Rittmannite{(Mn2+,Ca)}{Mn2+}{(Fe2+,Mn2+,Mg)2}{(Al,Fe3+)2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
Whiteite-(CaFeMg){Ca}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
Whiteite-(CaMgMg)CaMg3Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
Whiteite-(CaMnFe)CaMnFe2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m
Whiteite-(CaMnMn){Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
Whiteite-(MnFeMg){(Mn2+,Ca)}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
Whiteite-(MnMnMg)MnMnMg2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
Whiteite-(MnMnMn)Mn2+Mn2+Mn2+2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
8 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with RoscheriteCa2Mn2+5Be4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 6H2O
6 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with EnglishiteK3Na2Ca10Al15(PO4)21(OH)7 · 26H2O
5 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with TiptopiteK2(Na,Ca)2Li3Be6(PO4)6(OH)2 · H2O
5 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
4 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with SideriteFeCO3
3 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
2 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with Jahnsite-(CaMnFe){Ca}{Mn2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
2 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with MitridatiteCa2Fe3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O
2 photos of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with HurlbutiteCaBe2(PO4)2
1 photo of Whiteite-(CaMnMg) associated with RobertsiteCa2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.DH.Thebaite-(NH4)(NH4)3Al(C2O4)(PO3OH)2(H2O)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.Whiteite-(MnMnMn)Mn2+Mn2+Mn2+2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.Ammoniotinsleyite(NH4)Al2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DH.Bergbauerite(H2O)2Mn2(Fe2Ti)(PO4)4(OH)2(H2O)10 · 4H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.Dendoraite-(NH4)(NH4)2NaAl(C2O4)(PO3OH)2(H2O)2Mon. 2/m
8.DH.Rowleyite[Na(NH4,K)9Cl4][V5+,4+2(P,As)O8]6 · n[H2O,Na,NH4,K,Cl]Iso.
8.DH.HochleitneriteMn2Ti3(PO4)4O2(H2O)2 · 14H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.Whiteite-(CaMnFe)CaMnFe2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.05MinyuliteKAl2(PO4)2F · 4H2OOrth. mm2 : Pba2
8.DH.10LeucophosphiteKFe3+2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.10TinsleyiteKAl2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon.
8.DH.10Spheniscidite(NH4,K)(Fe3+,Al)2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMnFe){Ca}{Mn2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(NaMnMn){Na}{Mn2+}{(Mn2+,Fe3+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMnMg){Ca}{Mn2+}{(Mg,Fe2+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMnMn){Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(MnMnMg)MnMnMg2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaMnZn){Ca}{Mn2+}{Zn2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(MnMnMg){Mn2+}{Mn2+}{Mg2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(MnMnFe){Mn2+}{Mn2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15'Jahnsite-(CaFeFe)'{Ca}{Fe2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon.
8.DH.15Rittmannite{(Mn2+,Ca)}{Mn2+}{(Fe2+,Mn2+,Mg)2}{(Al,Fe3+)2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15KeckiteCaMn2+(Fe3+Mn2+)Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)3 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(NaMnMg){(Na,Ca)}{(Mn2+,Fe3+)}{(Mg,Fe3+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15'Jahnsite-(CaMgMg)'{Ca}{Mg}{Mg2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(MnMnZn){Mn2+}{Mn2+}{Zn2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(CaMgMg)CaMg3Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(CaFeMg){Ca}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(MnFeMg){(Mn2+,Ca)}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(MnMnMn){Mn2+}{Mn2+}{Mn2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.15'Kaluginite'(Mn2+,Ca)MgFe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2OOrth.
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(CaFeMg){Ca}{Fe2+}{Mg2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Whiteite-(CaMnMn){Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.15Jahnsite-(NaFeMg){Na}{Fe3+}{Mg2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DH.20SegeleriteCa2 Mg2 Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pcca
8.DH.20Lun'okite(Mn,Ca)(Mg,Fe,Mn)Al(PO4)2OH · 4H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.20Manganosegelerite(Mn2+,Ca)(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.20WilhelmvierlingiteCaMnFe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.20JuonniiteCaMgSc(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.20OveriteCaMgAl(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.25CalcioferriteCa4MgFe3+4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.25ZodaciteCa4Mn2+Fe3+4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OMon.
8.DH.25FanfaniiteCa4Mn2+Al4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.25KingsmountiteCa3Mn2+FeAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.25MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2OMon. 2 : B2
8.DH.30PararobertsiteCa2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.30RobertsiteCa2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2OMon. m : Bb
8.DH.30ArseniosideriteCa2Fe3+3(AsO4)3O2 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.30Sailaufite(Ca,Na,◻)2Mn3+3(AsO4)2(CO3)O2 · 3H2OMon. m : Bm
8.DH.30MitridatiteCa2Fe3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DH.30KolfaniteCa2Fe3+3O2(AsO4)3 · 2H2OMon.
8.DH.35MantienneiteKMg2Al2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.35Sperlingite (H2O)K(Mn2+Fe3+)(Al2Ti)(PO4)4[O(OH)] [(H2O)9(OH)] · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.35PaulkerriteK(Mg,Mn2+)2(Fe3+,Al,Ti,Mg)2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2OMon. m
8.DH.35Hydroxylbenyacarite(H2O)2Mn2(Ti2Fe)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2O Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.35MacraeiteK(H2O)Mn2(Fe2Ti)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.35Benyacarite(H2O)2Mn2Ti2Fe3+(PO4)4(OF)(H2O)10 · 4H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.DH.35Fluormacraeite [(H2O)K]Mn2(Fe2Ti)(PO4)4(OF)(H2O)10 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DH.40XanthoxeniteCa4Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.45MahnertiteNaCu3(AsO4)2Cl · 5H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm
8.DH.50AndyrobertsiteKCdCu5(AsO4)4(H2AsO4) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DH.50CalcioandyrobertsiteKCaCu5(AsO4)4(H2AsO4) · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DH.55EnglishiteK3Na2Ca10Al15(PO4)21(OH)7 · 26H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.60BouazzeriteBi6(Mg,Co)11Fe3+14(AsO4)18(OH)4O12 · 86H2OMon. 2/m
8.DH.65GalliskiiteCa4Al2(PO4)2F8 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.70JoteiteCa2CuAl(AsO4)[AsO3(OH)]2(OH)2 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.75KampeliteBa6Mg3Sc8(PO4)12(OH)6 · 7H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
8.DH.80KapundaiteNaCaFe4(PO4)4(OH)3 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DH.85VaniniiteCa2Mn2+3Mn3+2O2(AsO4)4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b

Fluorescence of Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

In UV light:
Not fluorescent

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.

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References for Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Localities for Whiteite-(CaMnMg)Hide

Showing 10 localities.

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Spittal an der Drau
        • Großegg
Niedermayr (1997)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Galiléia
      • Sapucaia do Norte
Baijot et al. (2012)
    • Itinga
Sergio Varvello collection
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Dâures Constituency
von Bezing (2007)
Witzke (2023)
Spain
 
  • Castile and Leon
    • Salamanca
      • Garcirrey
Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022)
USA
 
  • New Hampshire
    • Grafton County
      • Groton
Whitmore et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Journal of Pegmatology vol. 1 +2 other references
  • North Carolina
    • Cleveland County
      • Kings Mountain
A. Kampf 2-2018
  • South Dakota
    • Custer County
      • Custer Mining District
        • Fourmile
Grice et al. (1989)
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