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Arseniopleite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Arseniopleite, etc.

Falotta, Tinizong, Surses, Albula Region, Grisons, Switzerland
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Arseniopleite

Sjögruvan, Grythyttan, Hällefors, Örebro County, Sweden
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Arseniopleite

Varenche Mine, Saint-Barthélemy, Nus, Aosta Valley, Italy
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Arseniopleite, etc.

Falotta, Tinizong, Surses, Albula Region, Grisons, Switzerland
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Arseniopleite

Sjögruvan, Grythyttan, Hällefors, Örebro County, Sweden
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Arseniopleite

Varenche Mine, Saint-Barthélemy, Nus, Aosta Valley, Italy
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Arseniopleite, etc.

Falotta, Tinizong, Surses, Albula Region, Grisons, Switzerland
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Arseniopleite

Sjögruvan, Grythyttan, Hällefors, Örebro County, Sweden
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About ArseniopleiteHide

Formula:
NaCaMnMn2(AsO4)3
Colour:
Brownish-red, also cherry red, gray, yellow, dark green; orange, pale apricot-orange or brownish orange in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Hardness:
3½
Specific Gravity:
4.17 - 4.22
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named by Lars Johann Igelstrom [February 10, 1822 Yngshyttan, Sweden - May 15, 1897 Gräs, Sunnemo parish, Värmland, Sweden] in 1888 for its arsenic content, and the Greek πλείων ("pleion") for "more", in allusion to the fact that it adds to the number of related minerals already described.
Alluaudite Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
359
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:359:9

IMA Classification of ArseniopleiteHide

Classification of ArseniopleiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
8.AC.10

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
A : Phosphates, etc. without additional anions, without H2O
C : With medium-sized and large cations
Dana 8th ed.:
38.2.2.2

38 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, AND VANADATES
2 : (AB)5(XO4)3

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

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

Physical Properties of ArseniopleiteHide

Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Brownish-red, also cherry red, gray, yellow, dark green; orange, pale apricot-orange or brownish orange in transmitted light.
Streak:
Yellowish brown
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
On pseudo-{10*1}.
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
4.17 - 4.22 g/cm3 (Measured)    4.29 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Am. Min. 73:666; Min Mag 57:721

Optical Data of ArseniopleiteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.794 nβ = 1.794 nγ = 1.803
Birefringence:
0.009
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.000
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Optical Extinction:
Pseudo-uniaxial.
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of ArseniopleiteHide

Mindat Formula:
NaCaMnMn2(AsO4)3
Element Weights:
Element% weight
As34.867 %
O29.783 %
Mn25.567 %
Ca6.217 %
Na3.566 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
As, Ca, Mn, Na, O - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of ArseniopleiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.8113(6) Å, b = 13.0358(11) Å, c = 11.3245(10) Å
β = 100.25(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.523 : 1 : 0.869
Unit Cell V:
989.46 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Commonly granular, massive. Well-formed crystals virtually unknown, elongated or lenticular crude crystals.
Comment:
Non-standard space group setting I2/a. Cell data of Tait et al. (2003); cell in standard C2/c setting: a = 12.132, b = 13.036, c = 6.811 Å, β = 113.29°. Type material cell: a = 6.86, b = 13.06, c = 11.31 Å, β = 99°. Pseudohexagonal.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0005825ArseniopleiteTait K T, Hawthorne F C (2003) Refinement of the crystal structure of arseniopleite: Confirmation of its status as a valid species The Canadian Mineralogist 41 71-7720030293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
6.52 Å(40)
4.13 Å(40)
3.27 Å(40)
2.99 Å(50)
2.83 Å(100)
2.79 Å(40)
2.68 Å(60)
1.693 Å(50)
Comments:
ICDD 20-224

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits

Type Occurrence of ArseniopleiteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Sjögruvan, Grythyttan, Hällefors, Örebro County, Sweden
General Appearance of Type Material:
Fracture fillings and thin veins.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden, number g30314.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Banded metamorphosed manganese-bearing dolostone.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
CalciteDolomiteHedyphaneRhodoniteTephroite
Reference:
Igelström, L.I. (1888) Arseniopleit, ein neues Mineral von der Hausmannit- und Braunitgrube Sjögruvan, Kirchspiel Grythyttan, Gouvernement Örebro, Schweden. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Geologie und Paläontologie, II: 117-122.

Other Language Names for ArseniopleiteHide

Relationship of Arseniopleite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Alluaudite Group > Alluaudite Supergroup
Other Members of Alluaudite Group:
Alluaudite(Na,Ca)Mn2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Alluaudite-Ca[]◻4Ca4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Alluaudite-Na[]◻4Na4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/b
BadaloviteNa2Mg2Fe(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
BradaczekiteNaCu4(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
CalciohatertiteNaNaCa(CaFe3+)(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
CalciojohilleriteNaCaMg3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
CamanchacaiteNaCaMg2[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
CanutiteNaMn3[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Caryinite(Na,Pb)(Ca,Na)CaMn2+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m
ErikapohliteCu3(Zn,Cu,Mg)4Ca2(AsO4)6 · 2H2O Mon. 2/m : B2/m
Ferroalluaudite(Na,Ca)Fe2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Ferroalluaudite-NaNaNa4Na4Fe2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/m
FerrohagendorfiteNaCaFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon.
GroatiteNaCaMn2(PO4)[PO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
HagendorfiteNaCaMn2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Hagendorfite-NaNaNaNaFe2+(Mn2+,Mn3+)(PO4)3 (?)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
HatertiteNa2(Ca,Na)(Fe3+,Cu)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
JohilleriteNa(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
KeyiteCu2+3Zn4Cd2(AsO4)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m
KhrenoviteNa3Fe3+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Maghagendorfite(Na,◻)MgMn2+(Fe2+,Fe3+)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
MagnesiocanutiteNaMnMg2[AsO4]2[AsO2(OH)2]Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Magnesiohatertite(Na,Ca)2Ca(Mg,Fe3+)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
NickenichiteNa0.8Ca0.4Cu0.4(Mg,Fe)3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
O'DanieliteNa(Zn,Mg)3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
ParaberzeliiteNaCa2Mg2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Unnamed (Na-Mg Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate)NaMg3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
Unnamed (Na-Zn-H Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate)Na(Na0.6Zn0.4)Zn2(H0.6AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
VaruliteNaCaMn2+Mn2+2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
YazganiteNaFe3+2(Mg,Mn2+)(AsO4)3 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
ZhanghuifeniteNa3Mn4Mg2Al(PO4)6Mon. 2/m
ZincobradaczekiteNaZn2Cu2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
6 photos of Arseniopleite associated with DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
5 photos of Arseniopleite associated with HedyphaneCa2Pb3(AsO4)3Cl
4 photos of Arseniopleite associated with ArsenogoyaziteSrAl3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6
3 photos of Arseniopleite associated with HausmanniteMn2+Mn3+2O4
3 photos of Arseniopleite associated with QuartzSiO2
2 photos of Arseniopleite associated with BrauniteMn2+Mn3+6(SiO4)O8
2 photos of Arseniopleite associated with CalciteCaCO3
2 photos of Arseniopleite associated with RhodoniteCaMn3Mn[Si5O15]
1 photo of Arseniopleite associated with SarkiniteMn2+2(AsO4)(OH)
1 photo of Arseniopleite associated with TiragalloiteMn2+4As5+Si3O12(OH)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.AC.Crocobelonite-1MCaFe3+2O(PO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.AC.MagnesioqingheiiteNa2Mg(MgAl)(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.ManganobadaloviteNaNaMn(MgFe3+)(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.Changesite-(Y)(Ca8Y)◻Fe2+(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.Babunaite-(Nd)NdAsO4Tet. 4/m : I41/a
8.AC.CrocobeloniteCaFe3+2O(PO4)2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.AC.WopmayiteCa6Na3◻Mn(PO4)3(PO3OH)4 Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.BeershevaiteCaFe3+3(PO4)3OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.AC.Epiebnerite(NH4)Zn(PO4)Mon. 2 : P21
8.AC.Ebnerite(NH4)Zn(PO4)Hex. 6 : P63
8.AC.XDyrnaesite-(La)Na8Ce4+(La,REE)2(PO4)6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.AC.EdtolliteK2NaCu5Fe3+O2(AsO4)4Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.AngarfiteNaFe3+5(PO4)4(OH)4 · 4H2O Orth. 2 2 2 : C2 2 21
8.AC.KabaloviteFe2+3Fe3+4(PO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.Nazarchukite Ca2NiFe3+2(PO4)4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
8.AC.CalciohatertiteNaNaCa(CaFe3+)(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.AlumoedtolliteK2NaCu5AlO2(AsO4)4Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.02GrigorieviteCu3Fe3+2Al2(VO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.02KoksharoviteCaMg2Fe3+4(VO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.02ZiminaiteFe3+ 6 (VO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.05HatertiteNa2(Ca,Na)(Fe3+,Cu)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05ErikapohliteCu3(Zn,Cu,Mg)4Ca2(AsO4)6 · 2H2O Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.AC.05Unnamed (Na-Mg Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate)NaMg3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05Unnamed (Na-Zn-H Arsenate Hydroxyarsenate)Na(Na0.6Zn0.4)Zn2(H0.6AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05CalciojohilleriteNaCaMg3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05Magnesiohatertite(Na,Ca)2Ca(Mg,Fe3+)2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05 vaAlluaudite-Na[]◻4Na4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05 vaAlluaudite-Ca[]◻4Ca4Mn2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05 vaFerroalluaudite-NaNaNa4Na4Fe2+4Fe3+8(PO4)12Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.AC.05Hagendorfite-NaNaNaNaFe2+(Mn2+,Mn3+)(PO4)3 (?)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05O'DanieliteNa(Zn,Mg)3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05HowardevansiteNaCuFe2(VO4)3Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.05KhrenoviteNa3Fe3+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05ZincobradaczekiteNaZn2Cu2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05ParaberzeliiteNaCa2Mg2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05BadaloviteNa2Mg2Fe(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05MagnesiocanutiteNaMnMg2[AsO4]2[AsO2(OH)2]Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05ManganohatertiteNaNaCa(MnFe3+)(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.05CamanchacaiteNaCaMg2[AsO4][AsO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.07ZhanghuifeniteNa3Mn4Mg2Al(PO4)6Mon. 2/m
8.AC.07FerrobobfergusoniteNa2Fe2+5Fe3+Al(PO4)6Mon.
8.AC.10HagendorfiteNaCaMn2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10FerrohagendorfiteNaCaFe2+Fe2+2(PO4)3Mon.
8.AC.10JohilleriteNa(Mg,Zn)3Cu(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10VaruliteNaCaMn2+Mn2+2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10NickenichiteNa0.8Ca0.4Cu0.4(Mg,Fe)3(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10GroatiteNaCaMn2(PO4)[PO3(OH)]2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10Alluaudite(Na,Ca)Mn2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10BradaczekiteNaCu4(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10Caryinite(Na,Pb)(Ca,Na)CaMn2+2(AsO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.10Ferroalluaudite(Na,Ca)Fe2+(Fe3+,Mn2+,Fe2+)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.AC.10Maghagendorfite(Na,◻)MgMn2+(Fe2+,Fe3+)2(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.15Ferrowyllieite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Fe,Mn)(Fe,Fe,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15QingheiiteNaNaMn2+(MgAl)(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15Rosemaryite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Mn,Fe2+)(Fe3+,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.15FerroqingheiiteNaNaFe2+(MgAl)(PO4)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
8.AC.15Ferrorosemaryite◻NaFe2+Fe3+Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.15BobfergusoniteNa2Mn5FeAl(PO4)6Mon. 2/m : P2/b
8.AC.15Wyllieite(Na,Ca,Mn)(Mn,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Al(PO4)3Mon. 2/m
8.AC.17CzochralskiiteNa4Ca3Mg(PO4)4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.AC.18ManitobaiteNa16Mn2+ 25Al8(PO4)30Mon. m : Pb
8.AC.20MarićiteNaFe2+(PO4)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmna
8.AC.25Schäferite(NaCa2)Mg2(VO4)3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25Berzeliite(NaCa2)Mg2(AsO4)3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25MatyhiteCa18(Ca,◻)2Fe2+2(PO4)14Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.25Hedegaardite(Ca,Na)9(Ca,Na)Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.25Manganberzeliite(NaCa2)Mn2+2(AsO4)3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.25Palenzonaite(NaCa2)Mn2+2(VO4)3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Ia3d
8.AC.30BrianiteNa2CaMg(PO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.35Vitusite-(Ce)Na3(Ce,La,Nd)(PO4)2Orth. mm2 : Pca21
8.AC.40Bario-olgite(Ba,Sr)(Na,Sr,REE)2Na(PO4)2 · Trig. 3 : P3
8.AC.40Olgite(Sr,Ba)(Na,Sr,REE)2Na(PO4)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
8.AC.45TuiteCa3(PO4)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
8.AC.45FerromerrilliteCa9NaFe2+(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.45StrontiowhitlockiteSr9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.45MerrilliteCa9NaMg(PO4)7Trig. 3m : R3m
8.AC.45WhitlockiteCa9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)Trig. 3m : R3c
8.AC.47IwateiteNa2BaMn(PO4)2Trig. 3 : P3
8.AC.47OzerovaiteNa2KAl3(AsO4)4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmca
8.AC.47YurmariniteNa7(Fe3+,Mg,Cu)4(AsO4)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
8.AC.47PansneriteK3Na3(Fe3+,Al)6(AsO4)8Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.AC.47AnatolyiteNa6(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe3+)3Al(AsO4)6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
8.AC.50FillowiteNa3CaMn2+11(PO4)9Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50GalileiiteNa3Fe2+Fe2+11(PO4)9Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50JohnsomervilleiteNa3CaFe11(PO4)9Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.50XenophylliteNa4Fe2+7(PO4)6Tric. 1 : P1
8.AC.50UdinaiteNaMg4(VO4)3Tet. 4 2m : I4 2d
8.AC.50ArsenudinaiteNaMg4(AsO4)3Tet. 4 2m : I4 2d
8.AC.50ChladniiteNa3CaMg11(PO4)9Trig. 3 : R3
8.AC.52Lasnierite(Ca,Sr)(Mg,Fe2+)2Al(P[O,F]4)3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
8.AC.55PharmazinciteKZnAsO4Hex. 6 : P63
8.AC.57ZubkovaiteCa3Cu3(AsO4)4Mon. 2 : B2
8.AC.60KosnariteKZr2(PO4)3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
8.AC.65Panethite(Na,Ca)2(Mg,Fe2+)2(PO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.AC.70StanfielditeCa4Mg5(PO4)6Mon.
8.AC.75RonneburgiteK2MnV4O12Mon. 2/m
8.AC.80TillmannsiteAg3Hg[(V,As)O4]Tet. 4 : I4
8.AC.85FilatoviteK(Al,Zn)2(As,Si)2O8Mon. 2/m

Fluorescence of ArseniopleiteHide

In UV light:
Not fluorescent.

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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 ArseniopleiteHide

References for ArseniopleiteHide

Reference List:
Igelström, L.I. (1888) Bulletin de la Société française de Minéralogie: 11: 39.
Igelström, L.I. (1888) Arseniopleit, ein neues Mineral von der Hausmannit- und Braunitgrube Sjögruvan, Kirchspiel Grythyttan, Gouvernement Örebro, Schweden. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Geologie und Paläontologie, II: 117-122.
Åke, Henriques (1963) Sjögruvite (= Arseniopleite). Arkiv för mineralogi och geologi, 3, 395.
Fleischer, Michael (1964) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 49 (3-4) 439-448
IMA (1967) International Mineralogical Association: Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names. Mineralogical Magazine and Journal of the Mineralogical Society, 36 (277) 131-136 doi:10.1180/minmag.1967.036.277.20
Fleischer, Michael (1968) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 53 (9-10) 1775-1780
Moore, P.B. (1968) Contributions to Swedish mineralogy. I. Studies on the basic arsenates of manganese: retzian, hemafibrite, synadelphite, arsenoclasite, arseniopleite, and akrochordite. Arkiv för Mineralogi och Geologi, 4 (5, nr 21). 425-444
Dunn, Pete J., Peacor, Donald R. (1987) New data on the relation between caryinite and arseniopleite. Mineralogical Magazine, 51 (360) 281-284 doi:10.1180/minmag.1987.051.360.10
Jambor, John L. (1988) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 73 (5-6). 666-667
Scott Ercit, T. (1993) Caryinite revisited. Mineralogical Magazine, 57 (389) 721-727 doi:10.1180/minmag.1993.057.389.16
Tait, K. T.; Hawthorne, F. C. (2003) efinement of the crystal structure of arseniopleite: confirmation of its status as a valid species. The Canadian Mineralogist, 41 (1). 71-77 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.41.1.71
(2021) Arseniopleite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Localities for ArseniopleiteHide

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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.
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • Tamsweg District
      • Tweng
Kolitsch et al. (2021)
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Nus
      • Saint-Barthélemy
Barresi et al. (2005)
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Canosio
        • Vallone della Valletta
Cámara et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Japan
 
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Iwaki City
The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed) +1 other reference
Sweden (TL)
 
  • Örebro County
    • Hällefors
      • Grythyttan
Igelström (1888)
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Långban Ore District
Holtstam et al. (1999)
Natural History Museum
  • Västmanland County
    • Norberg
Nysten (2020)
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Albula Region
      • Surses
        • Tinizong (Tinzen)
          • Err valley
Analyses par N. Meisser
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