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Carpholite-Ferrocarpholite Series

A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals

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Carpholite

Krásno, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic

Carpholite, etc.

Biesenrode, Mansfeld, Mansfeld-Südharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Carpholite

Horní Slavkov, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic

Carpholite

Krásno, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic

Carpholite, etc.

Biesenrode, Mansfeld, Mansfeld-Südharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Carpholite

Horní Slavkov, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic

Carpholite

Krásno, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic

Carpholite, etc.

Biesenrode, Mansfeld, Mansfeld-Südharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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About Carpholite-Ferrocarpholite SeriesHide

Crystal System:

Orthorhombic

Series Formula:

Mn²⁺Al₂(Si₂O₆)(OH)₄ to Fe²⁺Al₂Si₂O₆(OH)₄

A series between Carpholite and Ferrocarpholite

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:

8730

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:8730:4

Crystallography of Carpholite-Ferrocarpholite SeriesHide

Crystal System:

Orthorhombic

Crystal StructureHide

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ID	Species	Reference	Year	Locality	Temp (K)
0007105	Carpholite	Basso R, Cabella R, Lucchetti G, Martinelli A, Palenzona A (2005) Vanadiocarpholite, Mn2+V3+Al(Si2O6)(OH)4, a new mineral from the Molinello mine, northern Apennines, Italy European Journal of Mineralogy 17 501-507	2005	Molinello mine, northern Apennines, Italy	293
0014864	Ferrocarpholite	Ferraris G, Ivaldi G, Goffe B (1992) Structural study of a magnesian ferrocarpholite: Are carpholites monoclinic? Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1992 337-347	1992	Mascate nappes, Ruwi, Oman	293
0001265	Carpholite	Ghose S, Sen Gupta P K, Boggs R C, Schlemper E O (1989) Crystal chemistry of a nonstoichiometric carpholite, Kx(Mn2-x,Lix)Al4Si4O12(OH)4F4: A chain silicate related to pyroxenes American Mineralogist 74 1084-1090	1989	Sawtooth batholith, Idaho, USA	293
0014762	Carpholite	Lindemann W, Wogerbauer R, Berger P (1979) Die kristallstruktur von karpholith (Mn0.97Mg0.08FeII0.07)(Al1.90FeIII0.01)Si2O6(OH)4 Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1979 282-287	1979	Schlaggenwald, Bohemia	293
0017757	Ferrocarpholite	MacGillavry C H, Korst W L, Weichel Moore E J, van der Plas H J (1956) The crystal structure of ferrocarpholite Acta Crystallographica 9 773-776	1956	west of Tomata, eastern Central Celebes, Indonesia	293
0017756	Carpholite	Naumova I S, Pobedimskaya E A, Belov N V (1974) Crystal structure of carpholite MnAl2(Si2O6)(OH)4 Kristallografiya 19 1155-1160	1974		293

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_chemical_name_mineral 'Carpholite'
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_publ_author_name
'Basso R'
'Cabella R'
'Lucchetti G'
'Martinelli A'
'Palenzona A'
_journal_name_full 'European Journal of Mineralogy'
_journal_volume 17 
_journal_year 2005
_journal_page_first 501
_journal_page_last 507
_publ_section_title
;
 Vanadiocarpholite, Mn2+V3+Al(Si2O6)(OH)4, a new mineral
 from the Molinello mine, northern Apennines, Italy
 Note: sample VrC
;
_database_code_amcsd 0007105
_chemical_compound_source 'Molinello mine, northern Apennines, Italy'
_chemical_formula_sum 'K.012 (Mn1.74 Mg.26) Al3.02 V.98 Si4 O20 H8'
_cell_length_a 13.840
_cell_length_b 20.452
_cell_length_c 5.143
_cell_angle_alpha 90
_cell_angle_beta 90
_cell_angle_gamma 90
_cell_volume 1455.755
_exptl_crystal_density_diffrn      3.076
_symmetry_space_group_name_H-M 'C c c a'
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  '-x,y,1/2-z'
  '1/2-x,1/2+y,1/2-z'
  '-x,1/2+y,1/2+z'
  '1/2-x,+y,1/2+z'
  'x,1/2-y,1/2-z'
  '1/2+x,-y,1/2-z'
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K   0.00000   0.75000   0.25000   0.01200   0.01267
Mn   0.00000   0.87440   0.75000   0.87000   0.00747
Mg   0.00000   0.87440   0.75000   0.13000   0.00747
Al1   0.18670   0.75000   0.75000   0.51000   0.01001
V1   0.18670   0.75000   0.75000   0.49000   0.01001
Al2   0.00000   0.96160   0.25000   1.00000   0.00684
Si   0.19390   0.87960   0.41110   1.00000   0.00608
O1   0.20460   0.80020   0.42550   1.00000   0.00975
O2   0.08180   0.89990   0.40210   1.00000   0.00709
O3   0.24730   0.91060   0.66710   1.00000   0.00861
OA   0.10100   0.80820   0.88560   1.00000   0.01305
OB   0.06810   0.96670   0.93030   1.00000   0.00735
HA   0.90700   0.80600   0.43800   1.00000 ?
HB   0.13500   0.96900   0.93700   1.00000 ?

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Belgium
Wallonia Liège ⓘ Lienne valley	[Carpholite] de Koninck (1878) +4 other references
ⓘ Stoumont	[Carpholite] Hatert et al. (2002)
ⓘ Bierleux	[Carpholite] Michel Blondieau collection
ⓘ Rahier	[Carpholite] Hatert et al. (2002)
ⓘ Meuville	[Carpholite] Handbook of Mineralogy. +5 other references
ⓘ Rouge Thier	[Carpholite] Michel Blondiau collection +2 other references
ⓘ Xhierfomont	[Carpholite] Hatert et al. (2002)
Luxembourg Manhay ⓘ Dochamps	[Carpholite] Corin (1931) +1 other reference
ⓘ Malempré	[Carpholite] Corin (1931) +1 other reference
Vielsalm Bihain ⓘ Ottré	[Carpholite] Corin (1931) +2 other references

Brazil
Minas Gerais Ouro Preto Antônio Pereira ⓘ Conta História mine ?	[Carpholite] Cabral et al. (2002)

China
Jilin Yanbian Chaoxianzu Yanji City ⓘ Kaishantun ophiolite suite	[Carpholite] Wu Hanquan et al. (2003)
Qinghai Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture ⓘ Qilian Co.	[Carpholite] Song et al. (2007)

Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary Region Sokolov District ⓘ Horní Slavkov	[Carpholite] Werner (1817)
ⓘ Krásno	[Ferrocarpholite] Jeff Weissman / Photographic Guide to ...
ⓘ Huber stock (Huber shaft; Hub stock)	[Carpholite] Petr Pauliš (2000)

France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Rhône Villefranche-sur-Saône Les Ardillats ⓘ La Verrière (Montchonay) ?	[Carpholite] Favreau G. et al. (1996)
New Caledonia Northern Province Poum ⓘ Ao Mine	[Ferrocarpholite] Briggs (1978)

Germany
Saxony-Anhalt Mansfeld-Südharz Mansfeld ⓘ Biesenrode	[Carpholite] Siemroth (1990)
ⓘ Sengelbach valley	[Carpholite] Siemroth (1990)
ⓘ Wippra Metamorphic Zone	[Carpholite, Ferrocarpholite] Theye et al. (1993)

Greece
ⓘ Crete	[Carpholite] Theye et al. (1992)
Lasithi Sitia ⓘ Roussa Ekklissia-Arniko area	[Ferrocarpholite] Theye et al. (1992)
ⓘ Sykia area	[Ferrocarpholite] Theye et al. (1992)
Rethymno Agios Vasileios ⓘ Kerames	[Ferrocarpholite] Theye et al. (1992)

Indonesia
Central Sulawesi Province Morowali Regency ⓘ Peleroe	[Ferrocarpholite] de Roever (1951)
ⓘ Tamondjengi	[Ferrocarpholite] de Roever (1951)
ⓘ Tomata (Tomate)	[Ferrocarpholite] de Roever (1951)

Italy
Aosta Valley La Thuile ⓘ Breuil Valley	[Ferrocarpholite] Goffé et al. (1997)
Calabria Cosenza Province Mormanno ⓘ Mormanno ferrocarpholite outcrops	[Ferrocarpholite] Busato et al. (1983)
Liguria Genoa Ne ⓘ Cassagna Mine	[Carpholite] XRD analysis at Euratom of Ispra (Varese)
ⓘ Molinello Mine	[Carpholite] 415. +1 other reference
Reppia ⓘ Gambatesa Mine	[Carpholite] Pipino (1984)
Savona Province Bormida ⓘ Bormida di Pàllare River (Ponte di Romana)	[Ferrocarpholite] Bracco (2003)
Piedmont Cuneo Province Acceglio ⓘ Colle Ciarbonet	[Ferrocarpholite] Scaini et al. (1976) +3 other references
Demonte Arma Valley ⓘ San Giacomo streamlet head	[Ferrocarpholite] Goffé (2002)
Marmora ⓘ Marmora Valley	[Ferrocarpholite] Goffé (2002)
Metropolitan City of Turin Sestriere ⓘ Fraiteve Massif	[Ferrocarpholite] Goffé (2023)
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province ⓘ Isorno Valley	[Ferrocarpholite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
Ornavasso ⓘ ~~Ornavasso pegmatite~~	[Carpholite] Mattioli (1987)
Tuscany Grosseto Province Isola del Giglio ⓘ Giglio Island	[Ferrocarpholite] Jolivet L. et al. (1998) +2 other references
Franco Promontory ⓘ Cala dei Mugni (Mugni beach)	[Ferrocarpholite] Reinhardt J. (2004)
ⓘ Monte Argentario	[Ferrocarpholite] Eur. J. Mineral.
ⓘ Forte Stella	[Ferrocarpholite] Theye et al. (1997) +2 other references
ⓘ Punta di Torre Ciana area	[Ferrocarpholite] Theye et al. (1997) +2 other references
ⓘ Monte Leoni	[Ferrocarpholite] Fuchs +3 other references

Japan
Hyogo Prefecture Taka District ⓘ Fukuzumi mine	[Carpholite] Yoshimura & Aoki (1966)

Kazakhstan
Karaganda Region Karkaraly ⓘ Kent Massif	[Carpholite] Evseev (1995) +1 other reference

Oman
Muscat Governorate Muscat Area ⓘ Ruwi	[Ferrocarpholite] Handbook of Mineralogy (http://www.handbookofmineralogy.org/pdfs/ferrocarpholite.pdf)

Poland
Lower Silesian Voivodeship Wrocław County Gmina Kobierzyce ⓘ Pustków Wilczkowski	[Carpholite] Ł. Kruszewski PXRD & pXRF data (paper in preparation)

Romania
Suceava County Iacobeni ⓘ Arșița mine	[Carpholite] minerals-of-the-carpathians.eu (2008)
Tolovanu ⓘ Tolovanu (Tolovan) Mn deposit	[Carpholite] Hîrtopanu (1997) +1 other reference

Spain
Andalusia Almería Tabernas ⓘ Schist outcrops	[Ferrocarpholite] Goffé +3 other references
Granada Monachil Trevenque ⓘ Cerro del Trevenque	[Ferrocarpholite] Eur. J. Mineral.
Otívar ⓘ Alcázar	[Carpholite] Goffe et al. (1989)
Salobreña occurrence ⓘ Metapelite outcrops	[Ferrocarpholite] Goffé +3 other references
ⓘ Schist outcrops	[Ferrocarpholite] Azañón et al. (1997)
Canary Islands Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province Tenerife ⓘ ~~Los Blanquitos~~	[Carpholite] Dill et al. (2023)
Catalonia Tarragona Baix Camp Vilanova d'Escornalbou Escornalbou Castle ⓘ Barite mine ?	[Carpholite] Aufschluss 1975 (6)

Switzerland
Grisons Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair Region Valsot Martina ⓘ Tea Alp	[Carpholite] Stalder et al. (1998)

UK
England Cornwall Calstock Gunnislake Clitters United Mines ⓘ ~~Hingston Down Consols~~	[Carpholite] Kingsbury et al. (1957) +1 other reference
St Stephen-in-Brannel Foxhole ⓘ ~~Stenna Gwyn Mine (Stennagwyn Mine)~~	[Carpholite] [Specimen in the Natural History Museum +1 other reference
Stokeclimsland Callington Kit Hill United Mines (incl. Kit Hill Great Consols) ⓘ ~~Kit Hill Mine (Kit Hill Consols)~~	[Carpholite] Kingsbury et al. (1957) +1 other reference
Cumbria Eden Mungrisdale ⓘ ~~Carrock Mine~~	[Carpholite] Kingsbury et al. (1957) +3 other references
ⓘ ~~Emerson vein~~	[Carpholite] Kingsbury et al. (1957) +1 other reference
ⓘ ~~Grains Gill~~	[Carpholite] [Specimen in the Natural History Museum +1 other reference

USA
Idaho Boise County ⓘ Centerville Mining District	[Carpholite] Ream (2004)
Elmore County Glens Peak area ⓘ Glens Peak prospects	[Carpholite] van Laer
ⓘ Sawtooth Batholith	[Carpholite] Rocks & Min. 70:246 +3 other references

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