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Bukovskýite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About BukovskýiteHide

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Antonín Bukovský
Formula:
Fe3+2(AsO4)(SO4)(OH) · 9H2O
Colour:
Pale yellowish-green to grayish-green
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity:
2.334
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
Named in 1967 by František Novák, Pavel Pavondra, and Jiří Vtělenský in honor of Antonín Bukovský (1865–1950), Professor at the secondary school of Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, who first analyzed the mineral.
Chemically related to zýkaite.
Often associated with kaňkite.

Compare also Sanjuanite-Destinezite Group.

Bukovskýite is metastable with respect to scorodite, and represents an intermediate step in the conversion of the unstable gels to the stable assemblage of scorodite and iron sulfates (Majzlan et al., 2012).


Name EncodingHide

ASCII-7:
Bukovskyite

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
798
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:798:4

IMA Classification of BukovskýiteHide

Classification of BukovskýiteHide

8.DB.40

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4< 1:1
43.5.1.2

43 : COMPOUND PHOSPHATES, ETC.
5 : Hydrated Compound Phosphates, etc·, Containing Hydroxyl or Halogen
22.3.27

22 : Phosphates, Arsenates or Vanadates with other Anions
3 : Phosphates, arsenates or vanadates with sulphates

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of BukovskýiteHide

Colour:
Pale yellowish-green to grayish-green
Streak:
Yellowish-white
Hardness:
Density:
2.334 g/cm3 (Measured)    

Optical Data of BukovskýiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
Dispersion:
very weak

Chemistry of BukovskýiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Fe3+2(AsO4)(SO4)(OH) · 9H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O54.770 %
Fe21.241 %
As14.249 %
S6.098 %
H3.642 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Crystallography of BukovskýiteHide

Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.549(1) Å, b = 10.305(1) Å, c = 10.914(2) Å
α = 115.136(3)°, β = 99.798(3)°, γ = 92.864(3)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.733 : 1 : 1.059
Unit Cell V:
750.27 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Needle-like, elongated along [011], showing {0kl} forms and terminated by {100} and {302}.
Comment:
Originally given cell: 10.722, 14.079, 10.284 A, 93.50, 115.96, 90.27°.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
9.625 Å(43)
9.197 Å(100)
8.884 Å(60)
5.338 Å(20)
3.920 Å(35)
3.077 Å(36)
2.458 Å(23)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals

Type Occurrence of BukovskýiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Soft, powdery microcrystalline aggregates of metacolloidal nature, to 30 cm. Under the microscope, colourless or yellowish needles with average dimension 0.5 x 0.007 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 14240
National Museum, Prague, Czech Republic, 53411.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
A recent weathering product of arsenopyrite in dumps.

Synonyms of BukovskýiteHide

Other Language Names for BukovskýiteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Bukovskýite associated with ZýkaiteFe3+4(AsO4)3(SO4)(OH) · 15H2O
1 photo of Bukovskýite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
1 photo of Bukovskýite associated with KaňkiteFeAsO4 · 3.5H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.DB.ArangasiteAl2F(PO4)(SO4) · 9H2O Mon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DB.HösliteFe3+3(VO4)2(SO4)(OH)(H2O)4 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DB.Camaronesite[Fe3+(H2O)2(PO3OH)]2(SO4) · 1-2H2OTrig. 3 2 : R3 2
8.DB.05DestineziteFe3+2(PO4)(SO4)(OH) · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DB.05Pitticite(Fe, AsO4, H2O) (?)Amor.
8.DB.05DiadochiteFe3+2(PO4)(SO4)(OH) · 6H2OAmor.
8.DB.07WilhelmgümbeliteZnFe2+Fe3+3(PO4)3(OH)4(H2O)5 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.DB.07Schmidite[Zn2(Fe3+,Mn2+)2Fe3+(PO4)3(OH)3(H2O)6] · 2H2OOrth.
8.DB.07WildenaueriteZn(Fe3+,Mn2+)2MnFe3+(PO4)3(OH)3(H2O)6 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbam
8.DB.10VashegyiteAl11(PO4)9(OH)6 · 38H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
8.DB.15SchooneriteZnMn2+Fe2+2Fe3+(PO4)3(OH)2 · 9H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbam
8.DB.20SinkankasiteMn2+Al(PO3OH)2(OH) · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DB.25MitryaevaiteAl6(PO4)((P,S)O3(OH,O))2F2(OH)2 · 14.5H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DB.30SanjuaniteAl2(PO4)(SO4)(OH) · 9H2OTric.
8.DB.35SarmientiteFe3+2(AsO4)(SO4)(OH) · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DB.40ManganflurliteZnMn2+3Fe3+(PO4)3(OH)2(H2O)7 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DB.40FlurliteZn3Mn2+Fe3+(PO4)3(OH)2 · 9H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DB.42BohuslaviteFe3+4(PO4)3(SO4)(OH) · nH2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DB.45ZýkaiteFe3+4(AsO4)3(SO4)(OH) · 15H2OOrth. 2 2 2 : P2 2 2
8.DB.47LapeyreiteCu3O[AsO3(OH)]2 · 0.75H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DB.50RossiantoniteAl3(PO4)(SO4)2(OH)2(H2O)14Tric. 1 : P1
8.DB.50GiniiteFe2+Fe3+4(PO4)3(OH)5 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DB.52ArctowskiteAl9(PO4)8(OH)3 · 27H2OOrth.
8.DB.55Sasaite(Al,Fe3+)14(PO4)11(SO4)(OH)7 · 83H2OOrth.
8.DB.60McauslaniteFe3Al2(PO4)3(PO3OH)F · 18H2OTric.
8.DB.65GoldquarryiteCuCd2Al3(PO4)4F2(H2O,F)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.DB.70BirchiteCd2Cu2(PO4)2(SO4) · 5H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.DB.75BraithwaiteiteNaCu5(Ti4+Sb5+)(AsO4)4(HAsO4)2O2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Readily decomposes in HCl.
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 BukovskýiteHide

References for BukovskýiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for BukovskýiteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

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
 
  • Carinthia
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Heiligenblut am Großglockner
C.Auer (2021)
      • Rennweg am Katschberg
        • Pölla valley
          • Lanisch
            • Arsenic mine
Blass et al. (1998) +2 other references
Pichler (2009)
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Gastein
Strasser (1989)
        • Siglitz - Bockhart gold mining district
Strasser (1989)
    • Tamsweg District
      • Muhr
        • Rotgülden
          • Lower Rotgülden lake
Paar et al. (1993) +1 other reference
    • Zell am See District
      • Fusch an der Grossglocknerstrasse
        • Kloben (north slope)
C.Auer (2020)
C.Auer (2021)
      • Rauris
        • Alteck - Hoher Sonnblick area
Collection of NHM
Canada
 
  • Yukon
    • Watson Lake mining district
Paktunc et al. (2013)
Czech Republic (TL)
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Kutná Hora District
      • Kutná Hora
Acta Univ. Carolinae (1967) +1 other reference
Aleš Tomek specimen
Germany
 
  • Saxony
    • Mittelsachsen
      • Großschirma
        • Großvoigtsberg
Witzke et al. (1993) +1 other reference
Ghana
 
  • Ashanti Region
    • Obuasi Municipal District
      • Obuasi Gold Project
Craw et al. (2014)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Fritz Schreiber collection (analysed by Branko Rieck)
Wendel (2000) +1 other reference
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Evros
      • Alexandroupoli
        • Kirki Mines
Triantafyllidis et al. (2006)
Italy
 
  • Liguria
    • Savona Province
      • Murialdo
Siuk-AMI /University of Turin - Italy
New Zealand
 
  • Otago Region
    • Macraes (Macraes Flat)
      • Macraes Mine
Haffert et al. (2010)
Russia
 
  • Sakha
    • Oymyakonsky District
Kudrin et al. (2021)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • St Agnes
        • Porthtowan
Rollinson et al. (2017)
USA
 
  • Nevada
    • Humboldt County
      • Osgood Mountains
        • Potosi Mining District
          • Adam Peak
            • Getchell Mine
Bowell et al. (2005)
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