Brianyoungite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Brianyoungite
Brian Young
Formula:
Zn3(CO3,SO4)(OH)4
Ratio CO3:SO4 ~ 3:1.
Colour:
White, colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2 - 2½
Specific Gravity:
3.93 - 4.09
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in honor of Brian Young (b. 1947, Sunderland, England, UK), a field geologist and mineralogist with the British Geological Survey. He is an expert on the minerals of northern England, and collected the first specimens for study.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
772
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:772:6
IMA Classification of Brianyoungite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Zn2+3CO3(OH)4
Approval year:
1991
First published:
1993
Classification of Brianyoungite
5.BF.30
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
F : With (Cl), SO4, PO4, TeO3
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
F : With (Cl), SO4, PO4, TeO3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Byo | 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 Brianyoungite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
White, colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2 - 2½ on Mohs scale
Density:
3.93 - 4.09 g/cm3 (Measured) 4.11 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Brianyoungite
Type:
Biaxial
RI values:
nα = 1.635 nβ = 1.65
Surface Relief:
Unknown
Dispersion:
r > v
Optical Extinction:
Parallel
Comments:
gamma and 2V not determined.
Chemistry of Brianyoungite
Mindat Formula:
Zn3(CO3,SO4)(OH)4
Ratio CO3:SO4 ~ 3:1.
Ratio CO3:SO4 ~ 3:1.
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Brianyoungite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.724 Å, b = 6.256 Å, c = 5.427 Å
β = 90°
β = 90°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.513 : 1 : 0.867
Unit Cell V:
533.85 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Thin tapering blades elongated along [001]; crystals intergrown to form rosettes.
Comment:
Crystal structure unknown; monoclinic or orthorhombic - space group assumed to be either P21/m, P21 or P2221.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 15.44 Å | (100) |
| 7.88 Å | (100) |
| 5.25 Å | (20) |
| 2.714 Å | (40) |
| 2.577 Å | (20) |
| 2.397 Å | (20) |
| 1.565 Å | (30b) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
| 47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] | |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals | |
| 56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55) |
Type Occurrence of Brianyoungite
General Appearance of Type Material:
White rosettes, <100 µm, consisting of very thin (~1-2 µm) blades that taper to a sharp point.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Royal Museum of Scotland Department of Geology, General Mineral Collection, 1992.17.1 and 1992.17.2-8.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
On limestone. A secondary mineral found in an adit, formed by waters passing through the mineralized rocks above.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Brianyoungite
Other Language Names for Brianyoungite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 16 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| 13 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Sphalerite | ZnS |
| 5 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Native Sulphur | S8 |
| 5 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Serpierite | Ca(Cu2+,Zn2+)4(S6+O4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 3 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 3 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| 3 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| 3 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| 2 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Greenockite | CdS |
| 2 photos of Brianyoungite associated with Schulenbergite | (Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 5.BF.05 | Northupite | Na3Mg(CO3)2Cl |
| 5.BF.05 | Manganotychite | Na6Mn2(CO3)4(SO4) |
| 5.BF.05 | Tychite | Na6Mg2(CO3)4(SO4) |
| 5.BF.05 | Ferrotychite | Na6(Fe,Mn,Mg)2(CO3)4(SO4) |
| 5.BF.10 | Sidorenkite | Na3Mn2+(CO3)(PO4) |
| 5.BF.10 | Crawfordite | Na3Sr(CO3)(PO4) |
| 5.BF.10 | Bonshtedtite | Na3Fe2+(CO3)(PO4) |
| 5.BF.10 | Bradleyite | Na3Mg(CO3)(PO4) |
| 5.BF.15 | Daqingshanite-(Ce) | (Sr,Ca,Ba)3(Ce,La)(CO3)3-x(PO4)(OH,F)2x |
| 5.BF.20 | Reederite-(Y) | (Na,Mn)15Y2(CO3)9(FSO3)Cl |
| 5.BF.25 | Mineevite-(Y) | Na25Ba(Y,Gd,Dy)2(CO3)11(HCO3)4(SO4)2F2Cl |
| 5.BF.35 | Philolithite | Pb12Mn2+(Mg,Mn2+)2(Mn2+,Mg)4(CO3)4(SO4)O6(OH)12Cl4 |
| 5.BF.40 | Leadhillite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 5.BF.40 | Macphersonite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 5.BF.40 | Susannite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 5.BF.45 | Peatite-(Y) | Li4Na12Y12(PO4)12(CO3)4(F,OH)8 |
| 5.BF.50 | Ramikite-(Y) | Li4(Na,Ca)12Y6Zr6(PO4)12(CO3)4O4[(OH),F]4 |
Fluorescence of Brianyoungite
Not fluorescent.
Other Information
Notes:
Rapid dissolution with effervescence in dilute acids.
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 Brianyoungite
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References for Brianyoungite
Reference List:
Livingstone, A., Champness, P. E. (1993) Brianyoungite, a new mineral related to hydrozincite, from the north of England orefield. Mineralogical Magazine, 57 (389) 665-670 doi:10.1180/minmag.1993.057.389.10
Jambor, John L., Roberts, Andrew C., Vanko, David A. (1994) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 79 (9-10) 1009-1014
Frost, Ray L., López, Andrés, Wang, Lina, Scholz, Ricardo, Sampaio, Ney Pinheiro (2015) SEM, EDX and Raman and infrared spectroscopic study of brianyoungite Zn3(CO3,SO4)(OH)4 from Esperanza Mine, Laurion District, Greece. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 149. 279-284 doi:10.1016/j.saa.2015.04.013
Localities for Brianyoungite
Showing 118 localities.
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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.
Australia | |
| Birch (1999) |
| Birch (1999) |
Austria | |
| Auer (2018) |
| Kolitsch (2015) |
| Auer (2020) |
| Auer (2023) |
| Gröbner et al. (2007) |
| Poeverlein et al. (2007) |
| Der Aufschluß (2006) | |
Belgium | |
| Livingstone et al. (1993) +1 other reference |
| Mineralogical Society of America - ... |
Czech Republic | |
| RÜSENBERG et al. (1996) |
| C.Auer (2016) |
| Sejkora et al. (2019) +1 other reference |
| Pauliš (2012) |
France | |
| micromineral.geoglob-market.com (2007) |
| Mineralogical Society of America - ... |
| Gineste et al. (2026) |
| Raman Spectroscopy by Ivano Rocchetti |
| Queneau (n.d.) | |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
| Collected and XRD analysed by Michel ... |
| Michel Blondieau collection - PXRD ... | |
| Patrice Queneau Collection First ... |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
| Christian BERBAIN collection - Georges ... |
| Georges FAVREAU collection + EDS ... |
| Favreau et al. (2024) |
| Favreau (n.d.) +2 other references | |
Germany | |
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| Blaß et al. (1996) |
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| Luetcke (n.d.) |
| Schnorrer (1994) |
| Livingstone et al. (1993) |
| Schnorrer (1994) |
| Neschen (n.d.) |
| Bender et al. (1994) +1 other reference |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Der Aufschluss 2000 (2) +1 other reference |
| Henrich (2009) |
| Schnorrer (1995) +2 other references |
| Schnorrer (1994) +1 other reference |
| Neschen (n.d.) |
| joy désor collection |
| Habel et al. (2009) |
| Heckmann et al. (2006) |
| Henrich (2007) |
| www.mineralienfreunde-der-pfalz.de (2015) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Der Aufschluss Vol.55 +1 other reference |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Gerhard Möhn Collection Analyzed by ... |
| Gerhard Möhn Collection Analyzed by ... |
| Wittern (2001) | |
| Möhn et al. (12/2020) |
| Witzke (1994) |
| Witzke (1994) +1 other reference |
| Gröbner et al. (2006) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Haake et al. (1994) |
| XRD analysis (T. Witzke) |
| Thomas Witzke specimen | |
| Wittern (2001) |
Greece | |
| |
| Gröbner et al. (2002) | |
| Rieck et al. (1999) +1 other reference | |
| Blaß et al. (1998) +1 other reference |
| Blaß et al. (1998) |
| Wendel et al. (1999) +1 other reference | |
Italy | |
| Brizio et al. (Piero) |
| //doi.org/10.57635/MICRO.2025.23.17 |
| Fernando Caboni et al. (2024) |
| Fernando Caboni et al. (2024) | |
| Lecca et al. (2024) |
| IR analysis at Zannato Museum of Montecchio Maggiore (Vicenza) |
| "Giorgio Bortolozzi (visual identification) +1 other reference | |
| //doi.org/10.57635/MICRO.2025.23.16 |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) |
| Ferretti et al. (2018) |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) |
| Bortolozzi et al. (2013) |
| Erica Bittarello +3 other references |
| Sergio Pegoraro et al. (2022) +2 other references |
| Boscardin et al. (2011) |
| XRD analysis at Euratom of Ispra (Varese) +1 other reference |
Japan | |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Ohnishi et al. (2001) +1 other reference |
Morocco | |
| Favreau (2026) |
Namibia | |
| [mineralmining.com - pers comm.] |
Norway | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Raade (1995) | |
| Raade (1995) |
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| Raade (1995) |
Portugal | |
| Alves (2017) |
| Alves (2017) | |
Romania | |
| Szakáll et al. (2014) |
Slovakia | |
| Števko M. et al. (2018) |
| Martin Števko-unpublished |
| Števko M. et al. (Slovenská republika) |
Slovenia | |
| Žorž et al. (2002) |
South Africa | |
| Glass (2006) |
Spain | |
| Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022) |
| Valladares et al. (2021) |
| Calvo Rebollar (2012) |
UK | |
| - (2006) +1 other reference |
| - (2006) | |
| Norman Wilson collection +1 other reference |
| BMS Collection +1 other reference |
| Livingstone et al. (1993) | |
| Cotterell et al. (2003) |
| Cotterell et al. (2003) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| Kampf et al. (2016) +1 other reference |
| Piatak et al. (2010) |
| Steven Kuitems |
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Esperanza Mine, Kaminiza mines, Km 3, Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece