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Cabriite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About CabriiteHide

Formula:
Pd2CuSn
Colour:
White, pink with a slight violet tint
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
4
Specific Gravity:
11.1
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in honor of Louis Jean Cabri (23 February 1934, Cairo - ), Canadian mineralogist, formerly with Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANMET), Ottawa, a world renowned specialist in platinum-group minerals (PGM), for his many contributions to the mineralogy and geochemistry of this group. Cabri described many new PGM species from localities around the world and was the coeditor of Canadian Mineralogist (1975-1982).
This page provides mineralogical data about Cabriite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
837
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:837:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
5d463d32-ef18-4b23-8746-c401dd25bff4

IMA Classification of CabriiteHide

Classification of CabriiteHide

1.AG.30

1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
A : Metals and Intermetallic Alloys
G : PGE-metal alloys
1.2.11.

1 : NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS
2 : Platinum Group Metals and Alloys
1.70

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.

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

Physical Properties of CabriiteHide

Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
White, pink with a slight violet tint
Hardness:
Hardness:
VHN50=258 - 282 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Density:
11.1 g/cm3 (Measured)    10.7 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of CabriiteHide

Anisotropism:
Strong in grayish brown to golden colors
Bireflectance:
Detectable in air
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1R2
400nm40.5%40.7%
440nm41.7%42.0%
480nm44.4%42.6%
520nm47.8%44.0%
560nm51.3%45.7%
600nm55.6%48.6%
640nm61.2%52.9%
680nm66.8%57.9%

Reflectance graph
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 66.8%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Pleochroism:
Weak

Chemistry of CabriiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Pd2CuSn
Common Impurities:
Pt,Ag,Sb

Crystallography of CabriiteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pmmm
Setting:
Pmmm
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.88(5) Å, b = 7.88(5) Å, c = 3.94(2) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1 : 1 : 0.5
Unit Cell V:
244.65 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Grains to 200 microns.
Twinning:
Polysynthetic

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.29 Å(100)
2.17 Å(90)
1.230 Å(80)
1.217 Å(40)
1.840 Å(30b)
1.434 Å(30b)
1.182 Å(30)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
37 : Layered igneous intrusions and related PGE minerals

Type Occurrence of CabriiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
200 µm grains.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
Mineragraphy Laboratory of IGEM, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
National Mineral Collection, Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Copper-nickel sulfide deposit.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Estigneeva, T.L., Genkin, A.D. (1983) Cabriite, Pd2SnCu, a new mineral species in the mineral group of palladium, tin and copper compounds. The Canadian Mineralogist: 21: 481-487.

Synonyms of CabriiteHide

Other Language Names for CabriiteHide

German:Cabriit
Spanish:Cabriita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
12 photos of Cabriite associated with PaolovitePd2Sn
10 photos of Cabriite associated with CubaniteCuFe2S3
9 photos of Cabriite associated with NiggliitePtSn
8 photos of Cabriite associated with SperrylitePtAs2
6 photos of Cabriite associated with MooihoekiteCu9Fe9S16
4 photos of Cabriite associated with SilverAg
4 photos of Cabriite associated with Frooditeα-PdBi2
3 photos of Cabriite associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
2 photos of Cabriite associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4
2 photos of Cabriite associated with GeversitePtSb2

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.35ChengdeiteIr3FeIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
1.AG.35IsoferroplatinumPt3FeIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
1.AG.40FerronickelplatinumPt2FeNiTet.
1.AG.40TetraferroplatinumPtFeTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/mmm
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 CabriiteHide

References for CabriiteHide

Localities for CabriiteHide

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.
Canada
 
  • Nunavut
    • Coppermine River area
Wilson et al. (2002)
  • Québec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
      • Les Appalaches RCM
Zaccarini F et al. (PGE) +1 other reference
          • Black Lake
Corrivaux et al. (1990) +1 other reference
Finland
 
  • Lapland
    • Sodankylä
      • Viiankiaapa mire area
Pelayo Barrón Francisco (2020)
Greenland
 
  • Sermersooq
    • Skaergaard intrusion
Holwell et al. (2016)
Russia
 
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Uda–Biryusa district
Shvedov et al. (2017)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
Alexander V. Dedeev et al (2002)
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
        • Putoran Plateau
Institute on Lake Superior Geology ... +3 other references
            • Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit
ESTIGNEEVA et al. (1983) +2 other references
2014 Ultramafic-mafic intrusions
fabreminerals.com
    • Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District
      • Kureika river
Ryabov et al. (2010, October)
  • Sayan Mountains
Kiseleva et al. (2014)
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Mopani District Municipality
      • Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
        • Phalaborwa
Nikolay Rudashevsky et al (2001)
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
Rudashevsky et al. (1992) +1 other reference
        • Steelpoort
Rudashevsky et al. (1992) +1 other reference
Tanzania
 
  • Kigoma Region
Wilhelmij et al. (2015) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Minnesota
    • St. Louis County
      • Ely-Hoyt Lakes Area
McSwiggen (1999) +1 other reference
 
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