Gaspéite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Gaspéite
Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
Formula:
NiCO3
Colour:
Light green
Lustre:
Vitreous, Dull
Hardness:
4½ - 5
Specific Gravity:
3.71 - 3.91
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
Named after the Gaspé Peninsula, Québec, Canada, that includes the type locality.
Calcite Group.
Gaspéite-Magnesite Series.
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Gaspéite-Magnesite Series.
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Mindat ID:
1657
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1657:1
IMA Classification of Gaspéite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Ni(CO3)
First published:
1966
Classification of Gaspéite
5.AB.05
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
A : Carbonates without additional anions, without H2O
B : Alkali-earth (and other M2+) carbonates
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
A : Carbonates without additional anions, without H2O
B : Alkali-earth (and other M2+) carbonates
14.1.1.8
14 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES
1 : A(XO3)
14 : ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES
1 : A(XO3)
11.14.9
11 : Carbonates
14 : Carbonates of Co and Ni
11 : Carbonates
14 : Carbonates of Co and Ni
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gpé | 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 Gaspéite
Vitreous, Dull
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Light green
Streak:
Green, yellow
Hardness:
4½ - 5 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
Good {1011}
Good {1011}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
3.71 - 3.91 g/cm3 (Measured) 3.748 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Density increases with nickel content.
Optical Data of Gaspéite
Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.83 nε = 1.61
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.220
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.
Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.
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The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.
Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.
Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Chemistry of Gaspéite
Mindat Formula:
NiCO3
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Gaspéite
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3c
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.621 Å, c = 14.93 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 3.231
Unit Cell V:
276.10 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Comment:
Range observed: a = 4.608-4.621, c = 14.805-14.93.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
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Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.741 Å | (100) |
| 1.692 Å | (45) |
| 3.543 Å | (36) |
| 2.098 Å | (36) |
| 1.932 Å | (25) |
| 2.317 Å | (20) |
| 1.337 Å | (11) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] | |
| 47i : [Terrestrial weathering of meteorites] |
Type Occurrence of Gaspéite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Light green rhombohedral crystals.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, S-75-4222.
National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian), Washington, D.C., USA, 119544.
National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian), Washington, D.C., USA, 119544.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Dolomite vein containing nickel.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Gaspéite
Other Language Names for Gaspéite
Relationship of Gaspéite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Calcite Group:
| Calcite | CaCO3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
| Magnesite | MgCO3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
| Otavite | CdCO3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
| Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
| Siderite | FeCO3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
| Smithsonite | ZnCO3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
| Spherocobaltite | CoCO3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 35 photos of Gaspéite associated with Gillardite | Cu3Ni(OH)6Cl2 |
| 22 photos of Gaspéite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| 22 photos of Gaspéite associated with Annabergite | Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| 14 photos of Gaspéite associated with Hydrohonessite | (Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O |
| 12 photos of Gaspéite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 11 photos of Gaspéite associated with Kambaldaite | NaNi4(CO3)3(OH)3 · 3H2O |
| 8 photos of Gaspéite associated with Widgiemoolthalite | Ni5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2O |
| 7 photos of Gaspéite associated with Millerite | NiS |
| 6 photos of Gaspéite associated with Nullaginite | Ni2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| 6 photos of Gaspéite associated with Pecoraite | Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 5.AB.05 | Siderite | FeCO3 |
| 5.AB.05 | Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| 5.AB.05 | Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 5.AB.05 | Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
| 5.AB.05 | Spherocobaltite | CoCO3 |
| 5.AB.05 | Magnesite | MgCO3 |
| 5.AB.05 | Otavite | CdCO3 |
| 5.AB.05 va | Parakutnohorite | |
| 5.AB.10 | Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.10 | Minrecordite | CaZn(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.10 | Škáchaite | CaCo(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.10 | Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.10 | Kutnohorite | CaMn2+(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.15 | Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| 5.AB.15 | Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| 5.AB.15 | Witherite | BaCO3 |
| 5.AB.15 | Strontianite | SrCO3 |
| 5.AB.20 | Vaterite | CaCO3 |
| 5.AB.25 | Huntite | CaMg3(CO3)4 |
| 5.AB.30 | Norsethite | BaMg(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.35 | Alstonite | BaCa(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.40 | Paralstonite | BaCa(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.40 | Olekminskite | Sr(Sr,Ca,Ba)(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.45 | Barytocalcite | BaCa(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.50 | Carbocernaite | (Ca,Na)(Sr,Ce,Ba)(CO3)2 |
| 5.AB.55 | Benstonite | Ba6Ca6Mg(CO3)13 |
| 5.AB.60 | Juangodoyite | Na2Cu(CO3)2 |
Fluorescence of Gaspéite
White fluorescence under short- and long-wave ultraviolet light (from Dubostica).
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 Gaspéite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-1657.html
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References for Gaspéite
Reference List:
Kohls, D. W., Rodda, J. L. (1966) Gaspéite, (Ni,Mg,Fe)(CO3)2, a new carbonate from the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec. American Mineralogist, 51 (5-6) 677-684
Pertlik, F. (1986) Structures of hydrothermally synthesized cobalt(II) carbonate and nickel(II) carbonate. Acta Crystallographica Section C Crystal Structure Communications, 42 (1) 4-5 doi:10.1107/s0108270186097524
Tareen, Jalees A.K. (1991) Hydrothermal decomposition curves and thermodynamic data for spherocobaltite (CoCO3) and gaspeite (NiCO3). European Journal of Mineralogy, 3 (3). 501-506 doi:10.1127/ejm/3/3/0501
Bermanec, V., Sijaric, G., Kniewald, G., Mandarino, J. A. (2000) Gaspéite and associated Ni-rich minerals from veins in altered ultrabasic rocks from Dubostica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Canadian Mineralogist, 38 (6) 1371-1376 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.38.6.1371
Localities for Gaspéite
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Witzke et al. (2022) +1 other reference |
| Bottrill et al. (2008) |
| Canadian Mineralogist (1973) |
| Mineralogical Magazine 1981 44 : ... +2 other references |
| Am.Min.: 78: 819-821. +2 other references |
| Jim Daly collection. +1 other reference | |
| Nickel +2 other references |
| Nickel et al. (1977) |
| Bridge et al. (1979) +1 other reference |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Bermanec et al. (2000) |
Canada (TL) | |
| Kohls et al. (1966) |
China | |
| Li et al. (2022) |
DR Congo | |
| Aganze (2018) |
Germany | |
| Weiß (1990) |
| www.meteorite-lab.org (n.d.) | |
Greece | |
| Heymann (1981) |
Italy | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Cadorni et al. (1986) | |
Japan | |
| Matsubara et al. (1993) |
Kazakhstan | |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
South Africa | |
| Cairncross et al. (1995) |
| Cairncross et al. (1995) | |
| De Waal et al. (1974) +1 other reference |
Spain | |
| Joan Abella i Creus (2008) |
Tanzania | |
| Graetsch (2011) |
USA | |
| Garcia-Guinea et al. (2014) |
| Garcia-Guinea et al. (2014) |
Zimbabwe | |
| Williams (1979) |
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132 North Ni Mine, Widgiemooltha, Coolgardie Shire, Western Australia, Australia