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Tetraferroplatinum

A valid IMA mineral species
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About TetraferroplatinumHide

Formula:
PtFe
Colour:
Grey, silver-white
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
4 - 5
Specific Gravity:
15.7 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Name:
The name is derived from the tetragonal crystals system and its iron (latin "ferrum") and platinum contents.
Possibly forms a solid solution with Tulameenite. Compare 'UM1984-18-E:FeNiPt', UM2000-09-E:CuFeNiPtRh, and UM2000-19-E:FeNiPtRh.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3923
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3923:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
39d745fe-5f9c-4c39-b1e8-ddf6d5e4a260

IMA Classification of TetraferroplatinumHide

Classification of TetraferroplatinumHide

1.AG.40

1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
A : Metals and Intermetallic Alloys
G : PGE-metal alloys
Dana 7th ed.:
1.2.4.1
1.2.4.1

1 : NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS
2 : Platinum Group Metals and Alloys
1.86

1 : Elements and Alloys (including the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au)

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference
TfptIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
TfplThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of TetraferroplatinumHide

Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Grey, silver-white
Hardness:
4 - 5 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=306 - 401 - Vickers
Density:
15.7 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of TetraferroplatinumHide

Anisotropism:
Weak, in oil
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR
420nm58.5%
440nm59.9%
460nm61.4%
480nm61.9%
500nm62.7%
520nm63.7%
540nm64.2%
560nm64.5%
580nm64.8%
600nm65.0%
620nm64.8%
640nm64.8%
660nm64.6%
680nm64.9%
700nm65.2%

Reflectance graph
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 65.2%.
Colour in reflected light:
White

Chemistry of TetraferroplatinumHide

Mindat Formula:
PtFe
Common Impurities:
Rh,Ir,Cu,Ni,Sb

Crystallography of TetraferroplatinumHide

Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) - Ditetragonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P4/mmm
Setting:
P4/mmm
Cell Parameters:
a = 2.7235(10) Å, c = 3.720(3) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.366
Unit Cell V:
27.59 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
tiny grains typically embedded in other Pt–Fe alloys.

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0005247TetraferroplatinumBayliss P (1990) Revised unit cell dimensions, space group, and chemical formula of some metallic minerals The Canadian Mineralogist 28 751-75519900293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.191 Å(100)
1.920 Å(70b)
1.342 Å(60b)
1.152 Å(50b)
1.099 Å(30b)
2.721 Å(20)
1.709 Å(20)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust>4.50
7 : Ultramafic igneous rocks
Near-surface Processes
26 : Hadean detrital minerals
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
37 : Layered igneous intrusions and related PGE minerals
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
38 : Ophiolites

Type Occurrence of TetraferroplatinumHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 136552.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Cabri, L.J., Feather, C.E. (1975) Platinum-iron alloys: a nomenclature based on a study of natural and synthetic alloys. The Canadian Mineralogist: 13: 117-126.

Synonyms of TetraferroplatinumHide

Other Language Names for TetraferroplatinumHide

Simplified Chinese:铁铂矿
Traditional Chinese:鐵鉑礦

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
8 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with Stannopalladinite(Pd,Cu)3Sn
5 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with PolaritePd(Bi,Pb)
4 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with Rustenburgite(Pt,Pd)3Sn
4 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with Atokite(Pd,Pt)3Sn
3 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with SperrylitePtAs2
3 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with GoldAu
3 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
3 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with PlumbopolaritePd(Pb,Bi)
3 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with MajakitePdNiAs
3 photos of Tetraferroplatinum associated with CopperCu

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

1.AG.Michitoshiite-(Cu)Rh(Cu1-xGex) Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
1.AG.PalladothallitePd3TlTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
1.AG.SluzhenikinitePd15(Sb7-xSnx)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
1.AG.DriekopitePtBiHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AG.SidoroviteFe3PtIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
1.AG.05Hexaferrum(Fe,Os,Ru,Ir)Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AG.05Garutiite(Ni,Fe,Ir)Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AG.10Atokite(Pd,Pt)3SnIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AG.10Rustenburgite(Pt,Pd)3SnIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AG.10ZvyagintsevitePd3PbIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3n
1.AG.15Taimyrite(Pd,Cu,Pt)3SnOrth.
1.AG.15Tatyanaite(Pt,Pd,Cu)9Cu3Sn4Orth.
1.AG.20PaolovitePd2SnOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
1.AG.25PlumbopalladinitePd3Pb2Hex. 6mm : P63mc
1.AG.25Stannopalladinite(Pd,Cu)3SnOrth.
1.AG.30CabriitePd2CuSnOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmm
1.AG.35ChengdeiteIr3FeIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
1.AG.35IsoferroplatinumPt3FeIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
1.AG.40FerronickelplatinumPt2FeNiTet.
1.AG.40TulameenitePt2CuFeTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/mmm
1.AG.45HongshiitePtCuTrig.
1.AG.45SkaergaarditePdCuIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
1.AG.50YixunitePt3InIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
1.AG.55DamiaoitePtIn2Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AG.60NiggliitePtSnHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AG.65BortnikovitePd4Cu3ZnTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/mmm
1.AG.70NielsenitePdCu3Tet. 4mm : P4mm
1.AG.75Norilskite(Pd,Ag)2xPb (x = 0.08 - 0.11)Trig. 3 2 : P31 2 1

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 TetraferroplatinumHide

References for TetraferroplatinumHide

Localities for TetraferroplatinumHide

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.
Albania
 
  • Dibër County
    • Bater-Martanesh mining district
Zaccarini F et al. (PGE) +1 other reference
  • Kukës County
    • Tropojë
www.env.duke.edu (n.d.)
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
    • Sierra Leone fracture zone
Bortnikov et al. (2006, July)
Sharkov et al. (2007)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Kennedy Co.
      • Fifield
Johan et al. (1989)
5th International Platinum Symposium ...
Brazil
 
  • Bahia
    • Maracás
      • Rio Jacaré layered complex
Campbell (2012)
  • Goiás
33rd International Geological Congress (2008)
Garuti et al. (2012)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Kamloops Mining Division
      • Kamloops
Bart Cannon microprobe analyses on ...
    • Similkameen Mining Division
      • Princeton
        • Similkameen River
Alfredo Petrov collection
      • Tulameen River
Nixon et al. (1990)
CM 13 (1975) +3 other references
  • Ontario
    • Thunder Bay District
      • Coldwell complex
Mcdonald et al. (2015)
Good et al. (2017)
      • Seagull Lake Area
        • Seagull Lake complex
Wilson et al. (2013)
      • Seeley Lake Area
EcoMetrix Reort for Stillwater Canada Inc (2012)
Good et al. (2017) +1 other reference
  • Québec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
      • Les Appalaches RCM
Zaccarini F et al. (PGE) +1 other reference
Corrivaux et al. (1990)
  • Yukon
    • Whitehorse mining district
      • Kluane District
Barkov et al. (2002) +1 other reference
China
 
  • Gansu
    • Jiuquan
      • Aksai Co.
Peisheng Bao and Xibin Wang (1989)
  • Xinjiang
    • Changji Autonomous Prefecture (Sanji Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Manasi Co. (Manas Co.)
Jianxun Bai (1987)
  • Yunnan
    • Dali
      • Midu County
Bilun Luo (1979) +1 other reference
Dominican Republic
 
  • Monseñor Nouel Province
    • Bonao
      • Falcondo Mines
33rd International Geological Congress (2008) +1 other reference
Ethiopia
 
  • Oromia Region
    • West Welega Zone
      • Gimbi
Mogessie et al. (2009)
Stanley et al. (2005)
Cabri et al. (1981)
France
 
  • New Caledonia
    • Southern Province
      • Le Mont-Dore
        • Ouen Island
33rd International Geological Congress (2008)
      • Pirogues River
Jan Pasava (ed) +2 other references
Greece
 
  • Central Macedonia
    • Imathia
Tsoupas et al. (2008)
  • Thessaly
    • Trikala
      • Meteora
Kapsiotis (2013)
Indonesia
 
  • South Kalimantan Province
K.H. Hattori et al.
Japan
 
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Kamikawa Subprefecture
Urashima et al (1976)
      • Uryu District
        • Uryugawa
Urashima et al (1976)
    • Rumoi Subprefecture
NISHIO–HAMANE et al. (2022)
      • Tomamae District
        • Haboro
NISHIO–HAMANE et al. (2022)
        • Tomamae
NISHIO–HAMANE et al. (2022)
    • Sorachi Subprefecture
      • Numata
NISHIO–HAMANE et al. (2022)
Urashima et al (1976)
  • Kumamoto Prefecture
    • Shimomashiki District
      • Misato
NISHIO–HAMANE et al. (2019)
Norway
 
  • Vestland
    • Vik
Nilsson et al. (1998)
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Oro Province
Cabri et al. (2022)
Philippines
 
  • Visayas
    • Eastern Visayas Region
      • Samar Island
Oberthür et al. (2017)
Russia
 
  • Bashkortostan
    • Uchalinsky District
Zaccarini F et al. (PGE) +1 other reference
  • Buryatia
    • Severo-Baykalsky District
      • Dovyren Highlands
Konnikov et al. (2000) +2 other references
Spiridonov et al. (2019, April)
Kislov +1 other reference
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Bodaybinsky District
      • Bodaibo
        • Lena Gold District
          • Kropotkinsky ore cluster
www.igem.ru (2001)
  • Jewish Autonomous Oblast
Berdnikov et al. (2020)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Koryak Okrug
      • Olyutorsky district
Sidorov et al. (2021)
        • Korf
Sidorov et al. (2004) +4 other references
Vlasov et al. (2002) +2 other references
Tolstykh et al. (2004)
Cabri et al. (2022)
Kutyrev et al. (2020) +1 other reference
Kutyrev et al. (2018) +1 other reference
Kutyrev et al. (2023)
    • Ust-Kamchatsky District
Tolstykh et al. (2009)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Ayan-Maya district
Евгений А. Власов et al. (2021)
Lennikov et al. (2004)
...
Alexander V. Dedeev et al (2002)
    • Lysanskiy dunite-peridotite-gabbro complex
Barkov et al. (2018)
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
        • Putoran Plateau
Econ Geol (1986) +2 other references
Krivolutskaya et al. (2011)
Gritsenko et al. (2022)
Pekov (1998)
              • Oktyabrsky Mine
2014 Ultramafic-mafic intrusions
Kalugin et al. (2021)
Anthony et al. (1990)
    • Western Sayan range
      • Idgimsky gabbro- peridotite-pyroxenite complex
Cherkasova et al. (2014, August)
  • Murmansk Oblast
Barkov et al. (1998)
    • Monche tundra intrusion
Grokhovskaya et al. (2009)
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
Okrugin (1998)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Kachkanar
      • Kachkanar Complex
        • Kachkanarskoe
Stepanov et al. (2023)
Stepanov et al. (2023)
Stepanov et al. (2023)
    • Nizhnii Tagil
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data
Mineralogy of Ural. Native elements et al. (in Rus.) +2 other references
    • Nizhnyaya Tura
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
      • Svetly Bor
Stepanov et al. (2019)
Stepanov et al. (2019)
Stepanov et al. (2019)
    • Novolyalinsky District
Garuti et al. (2002)
    • Prigorodny District
Johan (2006)
    • Yekaterinburg
Garuti et al. (2002)
Gurskaya (2002)
South Africa
 
... +1 other reference
  • Limpopo
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
McCall (2016)
        • Burgersfort
Melcher et al. (2005)
Cabri et al. (1975) +2 other references
        • Steelpoort
Anthony et al. (1990) +2 other references
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
        • Mogalakwena
          • Mokopane
Ndhlovu (2017)
Holwell et al. (2006) +1 other reference
      • Thabazimbi Local Municipality
McCall (2016)
Spain
 
  • Galicia
    • A Coruña
Zaccarini F et al. (PGE) +1 other reference
Tanzania
 
  • Kigoma Region
Wilhelmij et al. (2015) +1 other reference
Turkey
 
  • Hatay Province
    • Arsuz
Kozlu et al. (2010)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Bethel Census Area
      • Goodnews Bay
        • Salmon River - Red Mountain District
www.dakotamatrix.com (n.d.)
USGS Open-File Report 01-269
- (2008)
USGS Bull 1660
    • Kodiak Island Borough
      • Tugidak Island
Belkin et al. (2021)
  • California
    • Mariposa County
      • West Belt
        • Hornitos Mining District
          • Quartzburg
            • Quartzburg School
Min Mag (1997)
  • Montana
Anthony et al. (1990)
    • Sweet Grass County
Robert C. Smith
  • Oregon
    • Jackson County
      • Applegate Mining District
Lyon et al. (1997)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Chester County
Smith and Barnes (2011)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Midlands
    • Shurugwi District
Oberthür et al. (2013)
 
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