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Zincowoodwardite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Zincowoodwardite

Juraj vein, Hodruša-Hámre mines, Hodruša-Hámre, Žarnovica District, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Zincowoodwardite

Hilarion Mine, Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece
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Zincowoodwardite-1T

Les Moulins Mine, Saint-Luc, Anniviers, Sierre, Valais, Switzerland
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Zincowoodwardite

Juraj vein, Hodruša-Hámre mines, Hodruša-Hámre, Žarnovica District, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Zincowoodwardite

Hilarion Mine, Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece
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Zincowoodwardite-1T

Les Moulins Mine, Saint-Luc, Anniviers, Sierre, Valais, Switzerland
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Zincowoodwardite

Juraj vein, Hodruša-Hámre mines, Hodruša-Hámre, Žarnovica District, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Zincowoodwardite

Hilarion Mine, Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece
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About ZincowoodwarditeHide

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Samuel Pickworth Woodward
Formula:
Zn1-xAlx(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O
(x < 0.5, n < 3x/2)
Colour:
Pale bluish to bluish-white
Lustre:
Waxy
Hardness:
1
Specific Gravity:
2.71 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named as the zinc analogue of woodwardite. The species woodwardite itself was named after Samuel Pickworth Woodward (17 September 1821 – 11 July 1865), English naturalist and geologist. In 1845, S. P. Woodward became the professor of geology and natural history in the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. In 1848, he was appointed assistant in the department of geology and mineralogy in the British Museum. He proposed the term Bernician Series for the lower portion of the Carboniferous System, below the Millstone Grit.
The Zn analogue of Woodwardite. Chemically similar to glaucocerinite.

A hydrated basic sulfate with the Hydrotalcite structure. The formula was stated as a compound hydroxide-hydrated sulfate in the Lapis article, but is restated here to conform with the formula for Woodwardite.

The 3R and 1T polytypes commonly are intergrown.

Compare 'UM1985-07-OH:AlCuSZn' - close in terms of chemistry and PXRD.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
10811
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:10811:3

Similar NamesHide

IMA Classification of ZincowoodwarditeHide

IMA status:
Approved
IMA Formula:
Zn2+1-xAlx(OH)2(S6+O4)x/2·nH2O (x=0.32-0.50)
Approval year:
1998
First published:
2000
Type description reference:
Witzke, T., Raade, G. (2000): Zincowoodwardite, [Zn1-xAlx(OH)2][SO4)x/2(H2O)n], a new mineral of the hydrotalcite group. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte: 2000: 455-465.

Classification of ZincowoodwarditeHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
7.DD.35

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
D : With only medium-sized cations; sheets of edge-sharing octahedra

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

Pronunciation of ZincowoodwarditeHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of ZincowoodwarditeHide

Lustre:
Waxy
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Pale bluish to bluish-white
Streak:
White to bluish-white
Hardness:
1 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Sectile
Cleavage:
None Observed
Not discernable
Density:
2.71 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ZincowoodwarditeHide

Type:
Uniaxial

Chemistry of ZincowoodwarditeHide

Mindat Formula:
Zn1-xAlx(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O

(x < 0.5, n < 3x/2)
Elements listed:
Al, H, O, S, Zn - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of ZincowoodwarditeHide

Polytype:
Formula:
Crystal System:
Class (H-M)
Space Group:
Space Group Setting:
Cell Parameters:
Ratio:
Unit Cell Volume (calc):
Z:
Comment:
Zincowoodwardite-1TZincowoodwardite-3R
Zn1-xAlx(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OZn1-xAlx(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2O
Trigonal Trigonal 
3 - Rhombohedral3m(32/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
P3R3m
 R3m
a = 3.064(4) Å, c = 8.85(2) Å
a = 3.065(1) Å, c = 25.42(2) Å
a:c = 1 : 2.888a:c = 1 : 8.294
V 71.95 ų
(Calculated from Unit Cell)		V 206.81 ų
(Calculated from Unit Cell)
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0014908ZincowoodwarditeWitzke T, Raade G (2000) Zincowoodwardite, [Zn1-x Alx(OH)2][(SO4)x/2(H2O)n], a new mineral of the hydrotalcite group Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 2000 455-4652000Hilarion mine, Kamariza, near Laurion, Greece0293
0014907ZincowoodwarditeWitzke T, Raade G (2000) Zincowoodwardite, [Zn1-x Alx(OH)2][(SO4)x/2(H2O)n], a new mineral of the hydrotalcite group Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 2000 455-4652000Hilarion mine, Kamariza, near Laurion, Greece0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
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Comments:
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Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]

Type Occurrence of ZincowoodwarditeHide

Co-Type Localities:
ⓘ Hilarion Mine, Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines), Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza), Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece
ⓘ Christiana Mine, Mercati mines, Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza), Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece
General Appearance of Type Material:
Botryoidal crusts of tabular crystals (5 to 10 µm).
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Mineral Collection, Bergakademie, Freiberg, Germany, and the Natural History Museum, Vienna, Austria (H 858, G 2172).
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
GlaucoceriniteHemimorphiteNatroglaucoceriniteSerpieriteZaccagnaite
Reference:
Witzke, T., Raade, G. (2000): Zincowoodwardite, [Zn1-xAlx(OH)2][SO4)x/2(H2O)n], a new mineral of the hydrotalcite group. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte: 2000: 455-465.

Synonyms of ZincowoodwarditeHide

Other Language Names for ZincowoodwarditeHide

Relationship of Zincowoodwardite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Woodwardite Group > Hydrotalcite Supergroup
Other Members of Woodwardite Group:
Honessite(Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig.
WoodwarditeCu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
20 photos of Zincowoodwardite associated with SerpieriteCa(Cu2+,Zn2+)4(S6+O4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
4 photos of Zincowoodwardite associated with KtenasiteZnCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2O
2 photos of Zincowoodwardite associated with Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
2 photos of Zincowoodwardite associated with WoodwarditeCu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O
1 photo of Zincowoodwardite associated with ParnauiteCu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 · 7H2O
1 photo of Zincowoodwardite associated with CupriteCu2O
1 photo of Zincowoodwardite associated with ŠlikiteZn2Mg(CO3)2(OH)2 · 4H2O
1 photo of Zincowoodwardite associated with ZaccagnaiteZn4Al2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O
1 photo of Zincowoodwardite associated with Hydrokenoralstonite Na0.5(Al,Mg)2(F,OH)6 · H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.DD.AsagiiteNiCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.05FelsőbányaiteAl4(SO4)(OH)10 · 4H2OMon. 2 : P21
7.DD.07LlantenesiteCu6Al[SeO4](OH)12Cl · 3H2OTrig. 3m : P31c
7.DD.10LangiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. m
7.DD.10FehriteMgCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.10PosnjakiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · H2OMon. m : Pm
7.DD.10WroewolfeiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. m : Pm
7.DD.10GobeliniteCoCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.DD.15KobyasheviteCu5(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.DD.15SpangoliteCu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2OTrig. 3m : P31c
7.DD.15'Unnamed (Dimorph of Devilline)'CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.20KtenasiteZnCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.25ChristeliteCu2Zn3(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.DD.30EdwardsiteCu3Cd2(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.30NiedermayriteCdCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.DD.30SerpieriteCa(Cu2+,Zn2+)4(S6+O4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.DD.30CampigliaiteMn2+Cu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OMon. 2 : B2
7.DD.30OrthoserpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OOrth. mm2 : Pca21
7.DD.30DevillineCaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.35ShigaiteMn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.DD.35Zincaluminite(Zn1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2 · nH2O
7.DD.35NatroglaucoceriniteZn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OHex.
7.DD.35Hydrowoodwardite(Cu1-xAlx)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
7.DD.35Honessite(Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig.
7.DD.35Carrboydite(Ni1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35Glaucocerinite(Zn1-xAlx)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35WermlanditeMg7Al2(OH)18[Ca(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : P3c1
7.DD.35NikischeriteFe2+6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.DD.35Hydrohonessite(Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35WoodwarditeCu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
7.DD.35MotukoreaiteMg6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
7.DD.35Mountkeithite[(Mg1-xFe3+x)(OH)2][SO4]x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.40Lawsonbauerite(Mn2+,Mg)9Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.40Torreyite(Mg,Mn2+)7◻2Mn2+2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.40IsseliteCu6(SO4)(OH)10(H2O)4 · H2OOrth. mm2 : Pmn21
7.DD.45MooreiteMg9◻2Mn2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)26 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
7.DD.45Hodgesmithite(Cu,Zn)6Zn(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.47LahnsteiniteZn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.DD.50NamuwiteZn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 4H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.50Minohlite(Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 8H2OHex.
7.DD.52LauraniiteCu6Cd2(SO4)2(OH)12 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.55BechereriteZn7Cu(OH)13[(SiO(OH)3(SO4)]Trig. 3 : P3
7.DD.60Ramsbeckite(Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2OMon. 2/m
7.DD.65VonbezingiteCa6Cu3(SO4)3(OH)12 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.70RedgilliteCu6(SO4)(OH)10 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.75NickelalumiteNiAl4(SO4)(OH)12(H2O)3Mon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.75KyrgyzstaniteZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
7.DD.75ChalcoalumiteCuAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon. 2 : P21
7.DD.80Schulenbergite(Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2OTrig. 3
7.DD.80'UM1992-30-SO:CCuHZn'(Zn,Cu)7(SO4,CO3)2(OH)10 · 3H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.80ThérèsemagnaniteNaCo4(SO4)(OH)6Cl · 6H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.80GuarinoiteZn6(SO4)(OH)10 · 5H2OHex.
7.DD.85MontetrisaiteCu6(SO4)(OH)10 · 2H2OOrth. mm2 : Cmc21

Other InformationHide

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References for ZincowoodwarditeHide

Localities for ZincowoodwarditeHide

Showing 19 localities.

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Locality ListHide

- 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.
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Savoie
      • Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
        • Épierre
De Ascencao Guedes R. (2001)
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
      • Foix
        • Auzat
Collection and Collected by (Font Philippe)
    • Gard
      • Le Vigan
        • Alzon
J.-P. Bourgarel collection. EDS by the ...
    • Tarn
      • Castres
        • Montredon-Labessonnié
          • Peyrebrune
Chollet pascal Collection - collected ...
Germany
 
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
      • Lahnstein
        • Friedrichssegen
58. +1 other reference
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Annaberg-Buchholz
        • Kleinrückerswalde
Möhn et al. (10/2020)
Greece (TL)
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
          • Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines)
Witzke et al. (2000)
          • Mercati mines
Witzke et al. (2000)
        • Lophos
          • Agrileza mines
90. +1 other reference
Italy
 
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Nuxis
Gian Claudio Lecca et al. (2024)
      • Villaputzu
Ciriotti M.E. and Blass.G. (2010)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • Trento Province
      • Frassilongo
        • Roveda
EDX analysis.
      • Roncegno Terme
Gasparetto et al. (2026)
Portugal
 
  • Vila Real
    • Sabrosa
      • Souto Maior
Alves (2017)
Alves (2017)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
        • Hodruša-Hámre mines
Števko M. (2014)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Cuevas del Almanzora
        • Sierra Almagrera
Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ...
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Sierre
      • Anniviers
        • Saint-Luc
[Zincowoodwardite-1T] Ansermet (2012)
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