Macraeite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Macraeite
Formula:
K(H2O)Mn2(Fe2Ti)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2O
Colour:
light-greenish-yellow
Specific Gravity:
2.39 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Colin MacRae (born 1961) for his important contributions to the characterisation of new mineral species using electron microprobe techniques. Since 2010, he has conducted electron microprobe analyses on 40 minerals, all of which were approved as new mineral species. As head of the Microbeam Laboratory at CSIRO Mineral Resources, Clayton, Victoria, Australia, he has been responsible for the development of new techniques that are of benefit to the analysis of highly hydrated, beam-sensitive secondary minerals.
The MnMnFe3+(H2O)-analogue of sperlingite. Possibly the Mn analogue of paulkerrite (?). Chemically similar to 'matveevite'.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
470938
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:470938:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
22be687b-7da5-49b8-8892-f1520d25f32c
IMA Classification of Macraeite
Approved
Approval year:
2023
Type description reference:
Grey, I. E., Rewitzer, C., Hochleitner, R., Kampf, A. R., Boer, S., Mumme, W. G., Wilson, N. C. (2024) Macraeite, [(H₂O)K]Mn₂(Fe₂Ti)(PO₄)₄[O(OH)](H₂O)₁₀\,\cdot\,4H₂O, a new monoclinic paulkerrite-group mineral, from the Cubos–Mesquitela–Mangualde pegmatite, Portugal. European Journal of Mineralogy, 36 (2) 267-278 doi:10.5194/ejm-36-267-2024
Classification of Macraeite
8.DH.35
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
H : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 < 1:1
8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
H : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 < 1:1
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 |
---|---|---|
Macr | 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 Macraeite
Colour:
light-greenish-yellow
Density:
2.39 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Macraeite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.605(3) nβ = 1.611(3) nγ = 1.646(3)
2V:
Measured: 45° (3), Calculated: 25.8°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.041
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
strong with r<v
Chemistry of Macraeite
Mindat Formula:
K(H2O)Mn2(Fe2Ti)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2O
Crystallography of Macraeite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/b
Setting:
P21/c
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.562(2) Å, b = 20.725(4) Å, c = 12.416(2) Å
β = 90.09(3)°
β = 90.09(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.51 : 1 : 0.599
Unit Cell V:
2,717.83 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
10.38 Å | (94) |
7.51 Å | (64) |
6.25 Å | (75) |
5.24 Å | (50) |
3.736 Å | (69) |
3.150 Å | (100) |
3.030 Å | (46) |
2.901 Å | (67) |
Type Occurrence of Macraeite
General Appearance of Type Material:
equant euhedral crystals with relatively uniform sizes from sub-100 to ∼ 150 µm. Individual crystals have a pseudo-rhombic dodecahedral shape although the crystals are more commonly aggregated and form complex intergrowths with dimensions of up to 0.5 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
collections of (1) the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA, catalogue number 76293 (holotype), and (2) the Mineralogical State Collection (SNSB), Theresienstrasse 41, 80333 München, Germany, registration number MSM 38050 (cotype)
Geological Setting of Type Material:
pegmatite formation, is an important locality for secondary phosphate minerals.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Relationship of Macraeite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Benyacarite | (H2O)2Mn2Ti2Fe3+(PO4)4(OF)(H2O)10 · 4H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca |
Hochleitnerite | Mn2Ti3(PO4)4O2(H2O)2 · 14H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca |
Hydroxylbenyacarite | (H2O)2Mn2(Ti2Fe)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca |
Mantienneite | KMg2Al2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca |
Paulkerrite | K(Mg,Mn2+)2(Fe3+,Al,Ti,Mg)2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2O | Mon. m |
Pleysteinite | [(H2O)0.5K0.5]2Mn2Al3(PO4)4F2 · 14H2O | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca |
Rewitzerite | [K(H2O)]Mn2Al3(PO4)4(OH)2 · 14H2O | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
8.DH. | Ferroberaunite | Fe2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)5 · 6H2O |
8.DH. | Rowleyite | [Na(NH4,K)9Cl4][V5+,4+2(P,As)O8]6 · n[H2O,Na,NH4,K,Cl] |
8.DH. | Ammoniotinsleyite | (NH4)Al2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O |
8.DH. | Thebaite-(NH4) | (NH4)3Al(C2O4)(PO3OH)2(H2O) |
8.DH. | Dendoraite-(NH4) | (NH4)2NaAl(C2O4)(PO3OH)2(H2O)2 |
8.DH. | Whiteite-(MnMnMn) | Mn2+Mn2+Mn2+2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH. | Whiteite-(CaMnFe) | CaMnFe2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH. | Hochleitnerite | Mn2Ti3(PO4)4O2(H2O)2 · 14H2O |
8.DH. | Regerite | KFe6(PO4)4(OH)7(H2O)6 · 4H2O |
8.DH.05 | Minyulite | KAl2(PO4)2F · 4H2O |
8.DH.10 | Leucophosphite | KFe3+2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O |
8.DH.10 | Spheniscidite | (NH4,K)(Fe3+,Al)2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O |
8.DH.10 | Tinsleyite | KAl2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(CaMnFe) | {Ca}{Mn2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(CaMnMg) | {Ca}{Mn2+}{(Mg,Fe2+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(CaMnMn) | {Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Keckite | CaMn2+(Fe3+Mn2+)Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)3 · 7H2O |
8.DH.15 | Rittmannite | {(Mn2+,Ca)}{Mn2+}{(Fe2+,Mn2+,Mg)2}{(Al,Fe3+)2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Whiteite-(CaFeMg) | {Ca}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Whiteite-(CaMnMg) | {Ca}{Mn2+}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Whiteite-(MnFeMg) | {(Mn2+,Ca)}{(Fe2+,Mn2+)}{Mg2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(MnMnMn) | {Mn2+}{Mn2+}{Mn2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Kaluginite | (Mn2+,Ca)MgFe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(CaFeFe) | {Ca}{Fe2+}{Fe2+2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(NaFeMg) | NaFe3+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(NaMnMg) | {(Na,Ca)}{(Mn2+,Fe3+)}{(Mg,Fe3+)2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(CaMgMg) | {Ca}{Mg}{Mg2}{Fe3+2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Whiteite-(CaMnMn) | {Ca}{Mn2+}{Mn2}{Al2}(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Whiteite-(MnMnMg) | MnMnMg2Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(MnMnMg) | Mn2+Mn2+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(CaFeMg) | CaFe2+Mg2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(MnMnFe) | Mn2+Mn2+Fe2+2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Whiteite-(CaMgMg) | CaMg3Al2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(MnMnZn) | Mn2+Mn2+Zn2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(NaMnMn) | NaMn2+(Mn2+Fe3+)Σ2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.15 | Jahnsite-(CaMnZn) | CaMn2+Zn2Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.20 | Lun'okite | (Mn,Ca)(Mg,Fe,Mn)Al(PO4)2OH · 4H2O |
8.DH.20 | Manganosegelerite | (Mn2+,Ca)(Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2O |
8.DH.20 | Overite | CaMgAl(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2O |
8.DH.20 | Segelerite | Ca2 Mg2 Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 8H2O |
8.DH.20 | Wilhelmvierlingite | CaMnFe3+(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O |
8.DH.20 | Juonniite | CaMgSc(PO4)2(OH) · 4H2O |
8.DH.25 | Calcioferrite | Ca2Fe3+2(PO4)3(OH) · 7H2O |
8.DH.25 | Kingsmountite | Ca3MnFeAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O |
8.DH.25 | Montgomeryite | Ca4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O |
8.DH.25 | Zodacite | Ca4Mn2+Fe3+4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O |
8.DH.25 | Fanfaniite | Ca4MnAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O |
8.DH.30 | Arseniosiderite | Ca2Fe3+3(AsO4)3O2 · 3H2O |
8.DH.30 | Kolfanite | Ca2Fe3+3O2(AsO4)3 · 2H2O |
8.DH.30 | Mitridatite | Ca2Fe3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O |
8.DH.30 | Pararobertsite | Ca2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O |
8.DH.30 | Robertsite | Ca2Mn3+3(PO4)3O2 · 3H2O |
8.DH.30 | Sailaufite | (Ca,Na,◻)2Mn3+3(AsO4)2(CO3)O2 · 3H2O |
8.DH.35 | Mantienneite | KMg2Al2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2O |
8.DH.35 | Paulkerrite | K(Mg,Mn2+)2(Fe3+,Al,Ti,Mg)2Ti(PO4)4(OH)3 · 15H2O |
8.DH.35 | Benyacarite | (H2O)2Mn2Ti2Fe3+(PO4)4(OF)(H2O)10 · 4H2O |
8.DH.35 | Hydroxylbenyacarite | (H2O)2Mn2(Ti2Fe)(PO4)4[O(OH)](H2O)10 · 4H2O |
8.DH.40 | Xanthoxenite | Ca4Fe3+2(PO4)4(OH)2 · 3H2O |
8.DH.45 | Mahnertite | NaCu3(AsO4)2Cl · 5H2O |
8.DH.50 | Andyrobertsite | KCdCu5(AsO4)4(H2AsO4) · 2H2O |
8.DH.50 | Calcioandyrobertsite | KCaCu5(AsO4)4(H2AsO4) · 2H2O |
8.DH.55 | Englishite | K3Na2Ca10Al15(PO4)21(OH)7 · 26H2O |
8.DH.60 | Bouazzerite | Bi6(Mg,Co)11Fe3+14(AsO4)18(OH)4O12 · 86H2O |
8.DH.65 | Galliskiite | Ca4Al2(PO4)2F8 · 5H2O |
8.DH.70 | Joteite | Ca2CuAl(AsO4)[AsO3(OH)]2(OH)2 · 5H2O |
8.DH.75 | Kampelite | Ba6Mg3Sc8(PO4)12(OH)6 · 7H2O |
8.DH.80 | Kapundaite | NaCaFe4(PO4)4(OH)3 · 5H2O |
8.DH.85 | Vaniniite | Ca2Mn2+3Mn3+2O2(AsO4)4 · 2H2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
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Internet Links for Macraeite
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References for Macraeite
Reference List:
Bosi, Ferdinando, Hatert, Frédéric, Pasero, Marco, Mills, Stuart J. (2023) Newsletter 76. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-5 doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.89
Grey, I. E., Rewitzer, C., Hochleitner, R., Kampf, A. R., Boer, S., Mumme, W. G., Wilson, N. C. (2024) Macraeite, [(H₂O)K]Mn₂(Fe₂Ti)(PO₄)₄[O(OH)](H₂O)₁₀\,\cdot\,4H₂O, a new monoclinic paulkerrite-group mineral, from the Cubos–Mesquitela–Mangualde pegmatite, Portugal. European Journal of Mineralogy, 36 (2) 267-278 doi:10.5194/ejm-36-267-2024
Localities for Macraeite
Locality List
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? - 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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Portugal (TL) | |
| Grey et al. (2024) |
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