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Ardennite Group

A group of related mineral species
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Ardennite-(As)

Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
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Alpeite

Scrava Mine, Statale, Ne, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
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Ardennite-(As)

Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
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Ardennite-(As)

Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
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Alpeite

Scrava Mine, Statale, Ne, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
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Ardennite-(As)

Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
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Ardennite-(As)

Salmchâteau, Vielsalm, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
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Alpeite

Scrava Mine, Statale, Ne, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
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About Ardennite GroupHide

This page provides mineralogical data about Ardennite Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
46923
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46923:6

Chemical AnalysisHide

Empirical formulas:
Sample IDEmpirical Formula
1(Ca3.60Mn2+0.40)Σ4(Al3.00Mn3+1.31Fe3+0.69Mg0.71Mn2+0.19Ni0.06Cu0.05)Σ6[(V5+0.70Si0.16As0.14)Σ1O3.84(OH)0.16](SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
2(Ca3.84Mn2+0.16)Σ4.00(Mn3+1.33Al0.67)Σ2.00(Al1.29Mn3+0.60V5+0.10)Σ1.99(Mn3+0.70Mg0.65Al0.42Co2+0.20)Σ1.97(SiO4)2(Si3O10)[(V5+0.75Si0.25)O4](OH)6
Sample references:
IDTypeLocalityReferenceNotes
1Type SpecimenMt Kannan, Ouzu City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Nishio–Hamane, Daisuke, Nagashima, Mariko, Ogawa, Nobuhiro, Minakawa, Tetsuo (2018) Kannanite, a new mineral from Kannan Mountain, Japan. Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences, 113 (5) 245-250 doi:10.2465/jmps.180103
2Type SpecimenMonte Alpe Mine, Mt. Alpe, Maissana, La Spezia Province, Liguria, Italy
Kampf, Anthony R., Carbone, Cristina, Belmonte, Donato, Nash, Barbara P., Chiappino, Luigi, Castellaro, Fabrizio (2017) Alpeite, Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6, a new ardennite-group mineral from Italy. European Journal of Mineralogy, 29 (5). 907-914 doi:10.1127/ejm/2017/0029-2636
Electron microprobe analyses gave the empirical formula based on 28O atoms per formula unit.

Crystal StructureHide

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0019901Ardennite-(As)Nagashima M, Armbruster T (2010) Ardennite, tiragalloite and medaite: structural control of (As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in silicates Mineralogical Magazine 74 55-712010Vernetto mine, Val Lanzo, Torino, Piedmont, Italy0293
0019900Ardennite-(As)Nagashima M, Armbruster T (2010) Ardennite, tiragalloite and medaite: structural control of (As5+,V5+,Si4+)O4 tetrahedra in silicates Mineralogical Magazine 74 55-712010Salm-Chateau, Ardennes, Belgium0293
0009340Ardennite-(As)Donnay G, Allmann R (1968) Si3O10 groups in the crystal structure of ardennite Acta Crystallographica B24 845-85519680293
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Relationship of Ardennite Group to other SpeciesHide

Ardennite Group Members:
Alpeite Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmmn
Ardennite-(As) Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(AsO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
'Ardennite-(Si)' ~Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(SiO4,AsO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6
Ardennite-(V) Mn2+4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmmn
Kannanite Ca4Al4(AlMg)(VO4)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(OH)6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmmn
Click on any node to view relationships. Formula-derived relationship network for the group members above. Use Find related species to add formula-neighbour species outside the current group view. Solid links show inferred chemical differences; dashed violet links show same-formula crystallographic differences. Hydration states are not treated as relationship changes. These relationships do not imply any real-world substitution reactions between these species.
Minerals structurally related to group:
'Lavoisierite'Mn2+8[Al10(Mn3+Mg)][Si11P]O44(OH)12

Other InformationHide

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 Ardennite GroupHide

References for Ardennite GroupHide

Localities for Ardennite GroupHide

Showing 87 localities.

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.
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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
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Kolitsch et al. (2015) +1 other reference
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Kolitsch et al. (2025)
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Kolitsch et al. (2025)
  • Tyrol
    • Innsbruck-Land District
      • Navis
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(Si), Ardennite-(V)] Kolitsch et al. (2015) +2 other references
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Liège
[Ardennite-(V)] Hatert et al. (2014)
      • Lierneux
        • Arbrefontaine
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(Si)] Depret et al. (2024)
        • Petit-Sart
[Ardennite-(As)] Alan Backaert collection (found 2013-2016) +1 other reference
      • Stoumont
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Hatert et al. (2002)
    • Luxembourg
      • Vielsalm
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Hatert et al. (2002) +1 other reference
[Ardennite-(As)] Depret et al. (2024)
[Ardennite-(As)] Ann.Mines (1842)
[Ardennite-(As)] Depret et al. (2024)
[Ardennite-(As)] Depret et al. (2024)
[Ardennite-(V)] Depret et al. (2024)
[Ardennite-(As)] von Lasaulx (1872) +1 other reference
[Ardennite-(As)] Blondieau et al. (2017) +1 other reference
[Ardennite-(As)] Depret et al. (2024)
[Ardennite-(As)] Depret et al. (2024)
[Ardennite-(As)] Depret et al. (2024)
[Ardennite-(As)] Depret et al. (2024)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Savoie
      • Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
        • Bessans
[Ardennite-(As)] Chopin (1978)
[Ardennite-(As)] Anthony et al. (2016)
[Ardennite-(As)] Pasero et al. (1991) +1 other reference
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Marathon
[Ardennite-(As)] Stouraiti et al. (2022)
  • Central Greece
    • Euboea
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(Si)] Anthony et al. (2016)
      • Dirfys-Messapia
[Ardennite-(V)] Stefan Weiss (2008)
      • Karystos
[Ardennite-(As)] Pasero et al. (1991)
India
 
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Jhabua District
[Ardennite-(As)] Nayak (1967)
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Nus
      • Saint-Barthélemy
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Pelloux (1946) +1 other reference
    • Saint-Marcel
      • Servette-Chuc mining complex
[Ardennite-(As)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Genoa
        • Varenna Valley
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Balestra C. (2014) +1 other reference
      • Ne
[Alpeite, Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Castellaro et al. (2021)
        • Reppia
[Alpeite, Ardennite-(As)] analysed by Dr. Anthony Kampf
        • Statale
[Alpeite] Christophe Boutry collection +1 other reference
    • La Spezia Province
      • Borghetto di Vara
[Alpeite] Fabrizio Castellaro dealer label (co-author on alpeite type paper)
      • Maissana
        • Mt. Alpe
[Alpeite, Ardennite-(As)] analysed by Dr. Anthony Kampf
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Torre di Santa Maria
[Ardennite-(As)] Bedognè et al. (1993) +1 other reference
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Bellino
[Ardennite-(V)] Piccoli et al. (2021)
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Ceres
[Ardennite-(As)] Zambonini (1922) +2 other references
      • Corio
[Ardennite-(As)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Lanzo Valleys
        • Mezzenile
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Deidda et al. (2022)
[Ardennite-(Si)] Chimenti (2004)
[Ardennite-(V)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Salbertrand
[Ardennite-(As)] Ambrino (Piero)
[Ardennite-(V)] Barresi et al. (2007)
        • Feilongo
[Ardennite-(V)] Ciriotti et al. (2009)
      • Usseglio
[Ardennite-(As), Ardennite-(V)] Deidda et al. (2022)
    • Vercelli Province
      • Alagna Valsesia
        • Otro Valley
[Ardennite-(As)] Bonino A. (1965) +2 other references
Japan
 
  • Ehime Prefecture
    • Ouzu City
[Ardennite-(V), Kannanite] Nishio–Hamane et al. (2018)
  • Gunma Prefecture
    • Tano District
      • Oniishi-machi (Onishi-machi)
        • Sambagawa
[Ardennite-(V)] Matsubara et al. (1987)
[Ardennite-(As)] The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed)
  • Kochi Prefecture
[Ardennite-(As)] Masaki Enami (1986)
    • Nagaoka District
[Ardennite-(As)] The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed)
  • Nagasaki Prefecture
    • Nagasaki City
      • Kinkai-Tone-machi
[Ardennite-(As)] Sasaki et al. (2002)
[Ardennite-(As)] MINAKAWA et al. (1987)
  • Tokushima Prefecture
[Ardennite-(As)] Joe Cilen collection No. 21 +1 other reference
New Zealand
 
  • Otago Region
    • Queenstown-Lakes District
      • Arrow Junction
[Ardennite-(As)] C. Lemanski (6782CL) +2 other references
North Macedonia
 
  • Čaška Municipality
[Ardennite-(As)] Bermanec et al. (1994) +2 other references
  • Prilep Municipality
[Ardennite-(V)] Altherr et al. (2017)
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Beja
      • Albernoa e Trindade
        • Albernoa Mining Field
[Ardennite-(As)] Azevedo (2024)
Russia
 
  • Komi Republic
    • Kozhim River Basin
      • Maldynyrd range (Maldy-nyrd range)
        • Grubependity Lake
[Ardennite-(As)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Albula Region
      • Surses
        • Tinizong (Tinzen)
          • Err valley
[Ardennite-(As)] Geiger T. & Cabalzar W. Ardennit - Ein Neufund von der Alp Parsettens et al. (1989)
[Ardennite-(As)] Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Maloja Region
      • Bregaglia
        • Upper Val Bregaglia
          • Maroz Valley
[Ardennite-(As)] Brugger J. (1996) +1 other reference
[Ardennite-(As)] Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Samedan
        • Piz Corvatsch
[Ardennite-(As)] Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Valais
    • Entremont
      • Val de Bagnes
        • Charmotane
[Ardennite-(V)] Ansermet et al. (2025)
UK
 
  • England
    • Somerset
      • Mendip
        • Cranmore
[Ardennite-(As)] Embrey (1978) +3 other references
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