Elyite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Elyite
Formula:
Pb4Cu(SO4)O2(OH)4 · H2O
Colour:
Purple
Lustre:
Silky
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
6
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named for John H. Ely, an important figure in early mining history of eastern Nevada.
This page provides mineralogical data about Elyite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1371
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1371:6
IMA Classification of Elyite
Approved
IMA Formula:
CuPb4(SO4)O2(OH)4 · H2O
Approval year:
1971
Classification of Elyite
7.DF.65
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
F : With large and medium-sized cations
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
F : With large and medium-sized cations
Dana 7th ed.:
30.1.2.1
30.1.2.1
30 : ANHYDROUS SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)m(XO4)pZq, where m:p>2:1
30 : ANHYDROUS SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)m(XO4)pZq, where m:p>2:1
25.7.7
25 : Sulphates
7 : Sulphates of Pb
25 : Sulphates
7 : Sulphates of Pb
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ely | 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 Elyite
Silky
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Purple
Streak:
Pale violet to white
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Sectile
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
(001) good
(001) good
Density:
6 g/cm3 (Measured) 6.232 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Elyite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.990 nβ = 1.993 nγ = 1.994
2V:
Measured: 66° , Calculated: 58°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.004
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
Deep to pale purple.
Chemistry of Elyite
Mindat Formula:
Pb4Cu(SO4)O2(OH)4 · H2O
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Elyite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/b
Setting:
P21/c
Cell Parameters:
a = 14.233(2) Å, b = 11.532(1) Å, c = 14.611(1) Å
β = 100.45(2)°
β = 100.45(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.234 : 1 : 1.267
Unit Cell V:
2358.4 ų
Z:
8
Twinning:
Mirror twinning on (100)
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0002598 | Elyite | Kolitsch U, Giester G (2000) Elyite, Pb4Cu(SO4)O2(OH)4.H2O: Crystal structure and new data American Mineralogist 85 1816-1821 |  | 2000 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 7.00 Å | (100) |
| 7.19 Å | (99) |
| 2.995 Å | (73) |
| 2.884 Å | (37) |
| 3.136 Å | (32) |
| 3.341 Å | (31) |
| 3.047 Å | (30) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47b : [Sulfates and sulfites] | |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals | |
| 56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55) |
Geological Setting:
Slag product.
Type Occurrence of Elyite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Light violet prismatic crystals.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
The Natural History Museum, London, England, 1972,193.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Voids in oxidizing Lead-Copper-Zinc sulfide ores.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Elyite
Other Language Names for Elyite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 15 photos of Elyite associated with Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| 10 photos of Elyite associated with Chenite | Pb4Cu(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| 9 photos of Elyite associated with Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| 7 photos of Elyite associated with Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| 7 photos of Elyite associated with Leadhillite | Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 5 photos of Elyite associated with Lanarkite | Pb2(SO4)O |
| 4 photos of Elyite associated with Minium | Pb3O4 |
| 4 photos of Elyite associated with Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 3 photos of Elyite associated with Bechererite | Zn7Cu(OH)13[(SiO(OH)3(SO4)] |
| 3 photos of Elyite associated with Mattheddleite | Pb5(SiO4)1.5(SO4)1.5(Cl,OH) |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 7.DF. | Siligiite | [Pb(H2O)5(SO4)][Zn9(OH)18] |
| 7.DF. | Alcaparrosaite | K3Ti4+Fe3+(SO4)4O(H2O)2 |
| 7.DF. | Flaggite | Pb4Cu2+4Te6+2(SO4)2O11(OH)2(H2O) |
| 7.DF. | Bairdite | Pb2Cu2+4Te6+2O10(OH)2(SO4) · H2O |
| 7.DF. | Tzeferisite | CaZn8(SO4)2(OH)12Cl2(H2O)9 |
| 7.DF. | Cherokeeite | [Pb2Zn(OH)4](SO4) · H2O |
| 7.DF. | Ammoniomathesiusite | (NH4)5(UO2)4(SO4)4(VO5) · 4H2O |
| 7.DF. | Sigogglinite | [Pb6Zn(OH)8](SO4)3 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.X | Blueridgeite | [Pb8Zn3Cu2+(OH)16](SO4)2(S2O3)2 · 2H2O |
| 7.DF. | Erssonite | Mg7Fe3+2(OH)18[Ca(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| 7.DF. | Poellmannite | Ca6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| 7.DF. | Carlsonite | (NH4)5Fe3+3O(SO4)6 · 7H2O |
| 7.DF. | Aldridgeite | (Cd,Ca)(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF. | Cuprocherokeeite | [Pb8Zn3Cu2+(OH)16](SO4)4 · 4H2O |
| 7.DF. | Haywoodite | [Pb(H2O)10][Zn12(OH)20(H2O)(SO4)3] |
| 7.DF. | Chromschieffelinite | Pb10Te6+6O20(OH)14(CrO4)(H2O)5 |
| 7.DF.05 | Uklonskovite | NaMg(SO4)F · 2H2O |
| 7.DF.10 | Kainite | KMg(SO4)Cl · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.10 | Kaliochalcite | KCu2(SO4)2[(OH)(H2O)] |
| 7.DF.15 | Natrochalcite | NaCu2(SO4)2(OH) · 2H2O |
| 7.DF.17 | Genplesite | Ca3Sn(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.17 | Unnamed (Ba-Sb Silicate-Sulphate-Hydroxide-Hydrate) | Ba3Sb5+[(Si,S)O3(OH)]2(OH,O)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.20 | Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.20 | Metasideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| 7.DF.25 | Fleischerite | Pb3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.25 | Mallestigite | Pb3Sb5+(SO4)(AsO4)(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.25 | Schaurteite | Ca3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 7.DF.25 | Despujolsite | Ca3Mn4+(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.30 | Slavíkite | (H3O+)3Mg6Fe15(SO4)21(OH)18 · 98H2O |
| 7.DF.35 | Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| 7.DF.40 | Lannonite | Mg2Ca4Al4(SO4)8F8 · 24H2O |
| 7.DF.40 | Vlodavetsite | AlCa2(SO4)2F2Cl · 4H2O |
| 7.DF.45 | Peretaite | Ca(SbO)4(SO4)2(OH)2 · 2H2O |
| 7.DF.50 | Gordaite | NaZn4(SO4)(OH)6Cl · 6H2O |
| 7.DF.50 | Calamaite | Na2TiO(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
| 7.DF.52 | Huizingite-(Al) | [(NH4)9(SO4)2][(Al,Fe3+)3(OH)2(H2O)4(SO4)6] |
| 7.DF.52 | Scordariite | K8(Fe3+0.67◻0.33)[Fe3+3O(SO4)6]2 · 14H2O |
| 7.DF.55 | Clairite | (NH4)2Fe3(SO4)4(OH)3 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.55 | Giacovazzoite | K5Fe3+3O(SO4)6 · 10H2O |
| 7.DF.57 | Magnanelliite | K3Fe3+2(SO4)4(OH)(H2O)2 |
| 7.DF.60 | Arzrunite | Cu4Pb2(SO4)(OH)4Cl6 · 2H2O (?) |
| 7.DF.60 | Evdokimovite | Tl4(VO)3(SO4)5(H2O)5 |
| 7.DF.62 | Bridgesite-(Ce) | CaCe2Cu6(SO4)4(OH)12 · 8H2O |
| 7.DF.70 | Yecoraite | Fe3+3Bi5(Te6+O4)2(Te4+O3)O9 · 9H2O |
| 7.DF.70 | Lautenthalite | PbCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.75 | Riomarinaite | Bi(SO4)(OH) · H2O |
| 7.DF.80 | Dukeite | Bi3+24Cr6+8O57(OH)6 · 3H2O |
Fluorescence of Elyite
None
Other Information
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 Elyite
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References for Elyite
Reference List:
Williams, Sidney A. (1972) Elyite, basic lead-copper sulfate, a new mineral from Nevada. American Mineralogist, 57 (3-4) 364-367
Jambor, John L., Roberts, Andrew C. (1998) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 83 (3-4) 400-403
Localities for Elyite
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(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| M. Latham Collection 2011 |
Austria | |
| Kolitsch et al. (2013) |
| Blaß et al. (1997) |
| Exel (1993) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Neschen (n.d.) +1 other reference | |
| Schebesta (Autoren) +1 other reference | |
| Schebesta (1992) |
| Kolitsch (2013) |
Belgium | |
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| Leon Hupperichs collection +1 other reference |
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France | |
| Boisson et al. (2000) |
| P.G. PELISSON (pelisson@inist.fr) |
| Vernay (1997) +1 other reference |
| Vessely Collection |
| P. Le Roch collection |
| Germain C. et al. (1990) +1 other reference |
| Jeannot WOLFF collection. |
| J. Wolf collection |
| Wittern et al. (1997) |
| Favreau et al. (2003) |
| Leconte J. et al. (2016) |
| Jean Claude Dol |
| Lheur et al. (1998) |
Germany | |
| Weiß (1990) |
| S Wolfsried collection +2 other references |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Walenta (1996) |
| [Wittern (1995) |
| [Wittern (1995) |
| Kolitsch (1997) +3 other references |
| Walenta (1992) | |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Collection Gerhard Niceus |
| Gröbner et al. (2009) | |
| Wittern et al. (1986) |
| "Lithothek" collection of the ... | |
| - (n.d.) |
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| Elyite crystalIs found it in Sept 2012 |
| van den Berg et al. (1990) |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Stieglitz et al. (1989) |
| Bender et al. (1994) +1 other reference |
| Heckmann et al. (1990) |
| Ko Jansen |
| Blaß et al. (1995) | |
| Blaß et al. (1995) | |
| Blaß et al. (1995) |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1988) |
| Graf (1991) |
| Lapis (2) | |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1988) +2 other references |
| Weiß (1990) |
| 58 (in German) +1 other reference |
| Gerhard Möhn Collection Analyzed by ... |
| Neschen (n.d.) |
| Knoll (2004) |
| Knoll (2004) | |
Greece | |
| Fritz Schreiber collection +1 other reference |
| Lapis et al. (1999) |
| van Kalmthout (2012) | |
Italy | |
| Marco E. Ciriotti et al. (2025) |
| Jansen et al. (1998) |
| Int. Assoc. of Collectors of Slag Minerals (2) |
| www.comune.pisa.it (2000) | |
| Cerutti et al. (1995) |
| Jansen et al. (1998) |
| Luigi Chiappino data |
Japan | |
| Miyawaki et al. (1997) +1 other reference |
Namibia | |
| Gebhard (1999) |
South Africa | |
| Cairncross et al. (1995) |
Spain | |
| Calvo Rebollar (2014) |
UK | |
| BMS Newsletter 79 (http://britishmicromountsociety.homestead.com/Gannell-Smelter.html) |
| De Nul (2005) |
| Norman Wilson collection +1 other reference |
| Norman Wilson collection |
| Norman Wilson personal collection +1 other reference | |
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| - (2006) +1 other reference |
| Briscoe (1986) +2 other references |
| Stanley et al. (1991) | |
| Kemp et al. (2016) |
| Green (1987) +2 other references |
| S. Rust collection. | |
| S Rust collection | |
| S Rust collection | |
| S. Rust collection. +1 other reference |
| Rust et al. (1988) |
| S Rust collection |
| Green et al. (1996) +2 other references |
| National Museum of Wales database +1 other reference |
USA (TL) | |
| Am Min 57:3 pp 364-367 |
| Jason B. Smith visual I.D To follow up on Jason (Steve Adams) |
| A. Kampf or C. Emproto PXRD and/EDS ... |
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