Evenkite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Evenkite
Formula:
C21H44
Hardness:
1
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named for the Evenkia district, Russia, that includes the type locality.
A paraffin wax identical to n-tetracosane.
Apparently identical to hatchettite (Spangenberg & Meisser, 2000).
Apparently identical to hatchettite (Spangenberg & Meisser, 2000).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1428
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1428:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
b8553465-284b-4097-b5bd-37eed9390d00
Classification of Evenkite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
10.BA.50
10 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
B : Hydrocarbons
A : Hydrocarbons
10 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
B : Hydrocarbons
A : Hydrocarbons
50.3.6.1
50 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
3 : Hydrocarbons
50 : ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
3 : Hydrocarbons
32.1
32 :
32 :
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evk | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Evenkite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon & Katya Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Evenkite
Hardness:
1 on Mohs scale
Optical Data of Evenkite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.504 nβ = 1.504 nγ = 1.553
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.049
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
none
Chemical Properties of Evenkite
Crystallography of Evenkite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pbcm
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.47 Å, b = 4.98 Å, c = 65.85 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.5 : 1 : 13.223
Unit Cell V:
2450 ų
Z:
4
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.18 Å | (100) |
| 3.74 Å | (90) |
| 2.25 Å | (80) |
| 2.52 Å | (70) |
| 2.12 Å | (60) |
| 1.751 Å | (60) |
| 3.02 Å | (50) |
Comments:
Evenkia district, Russia. ICDD 28-2004.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust | >4.50 |
| 10 : Basalt-hosted zeolite minerals | |
| Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
| 50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals | <0.36 |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56) |
Type Occurrence of Evenkite
Other Language Names for Evenkite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 10.BA. | Freitalite | C14H10 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 10.BA.05 | Fichtelite | C19H34 | Mon. 2 : P21 |
| 10.BA.10 | Branchite | C20H34 | Tric. 1 : P1 |
| 10.BA.15 | Dinite | C20H36 | Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21 |
| 10.BA.20 | Idrialite | C22H14 | Orth. |
| 10.BA.25 | Kratochvílite | C13H10 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
| 10.BA.30 | Carpathite | C24H12 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 10.BA.35 | Phylloretine | C18H18 | Orth. |
| 10.BA.40 | Ravatite | C14H10 | Mon. 2 : P21 |
| 10.BA.45 | Simonellite | C19H24 | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnna |
| 10.BA.55 | Wampenite | C18H16 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 10.BA.60 | Scharizerite |
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 Evenkite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-1428.html
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References for Evenkite
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Localities for Evenkite
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The Locality List
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- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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.
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