Joséite-A
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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About Joséite-A
Formula:
Bi4TeS2
Colour:
Silver-white
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
8.06
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Originally named joseite-I by L. G. Berry and R. M. Thompson in 1962 in allusion to its similarity to joseite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2116
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2116:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
d3ec5d2a-9a72-47c4-8ad4-d381a46f3af3
IMA Classification of Joséite-A
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable
Classification of Joséite-A
2.DC.05
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
C : Variable M:S
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
C : Variable M:S
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 |
---|---|---|
Js-A | 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 Joséite-A
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Comment:
, tarnishing lead-gray, iridescent, steel-blue to iron-black.
Colour:
Silver-white
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN25=29 - 43 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Flexible
Cleavage:
Perfect
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Density:
8.06 g/cm3 (Measured) 8.30 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Joséite-A
Anisotropism:
: Nearly isotropic in basal sections, transverse sections moderately anisotropic in greenish gray to dark greenish gray
Colour in reflected light:
White
Chemistry of Joséite-A
Mindat Formula:
Bi4TeS2
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Joséite-A
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
R3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.23 Å, c = 39.87 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 9.426
Unit Cell V:
617.81 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
3
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacing | Intensity |
---|---|
4.9 Å | (5) |
4.42 Å | (30) |
3.60 Å | (10) |
3.43 Å | (10) |
3.40 Å | (10) |
3.33 Å | (10) |
3.08 Å | (100) |
2.82 Å | (5) |
2.74 Å | (20) |
2.70 Å | (20) |
2.59 Å | (10) |
2.57 Å | (10) |
2.25 Å | (40) |
2.12 Å | (30) |
2.06 Å | (5) |
1.968 Å | (5) |
1.906 Å | (5) |
1.897 Å | (10) |
1.870 Å | (10) |
1.820 Å | (5) |
1.810 Å | (5) |
1.746 Å | (20) |
1.661 Å | (5) |
1.544 Å | (20) |
1.463 Å | (5) |
1.417 Å | (20) |
1.352 Å | (5) |
1.349 Å | (20) |
1.213 Å | (20) |
1.179 Å | (5) |
1.122 Å | (5) |
1.025 Å | (10) |
0.921 Å | (5) |
0.916 Å | (10) |
0.905 Å | (5) |
0.834 Å | (10) |
0.816 Å | (10) |
0.808 Å | (5) |
0.798 Å | (5) |
Comments:
ICDD 22-364. The powder pattern has been considered "suspect", because the pattern contained 6 "unindexable" d lines in addition to d lines not found in other joseite specimens.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism | |
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) |
Synonyms of Joséite-A
Grünlingite (in part)
Other Language Names for Joséite-A
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Joséite-A associated with Bismite | Bi2O3 |
2 photos of Joséite-A associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
2 photos of Joséite-A associated with Bismuth | Bi |
1 photo of Joséite-A associated with Tellurite | TeO2 |
1 photo of Joséite-A associated with Gold | Au |
1 photo of Joséite-A associated with Ingodite | Bi2TeS |
1 photo of Joséite-A associated with Joséite-B | Bi4Te2S |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
2.DC.05 | Hedleyite | Bi7Te3 |
2.DC.05 | Ikunolite | Bi4S3 |
2.DC.05 | Ingodite | Bi2TeS |
2.DC.05 | Joséite | Bi4TeS2 |
2.DC.05 | Joséite-B | Bi4Te2S |
2.DC.05 | Kawazulite | Bi2Te2Se |
2.DC.05 | Laitakarite | Bi4(Se,S)3 |
2.DC.05 | Nevskite | Bi(Se,S) |
2.DC.05 | Paraguanajuatite | Bi2Se3 |
2.DC.05 | Pilsenite | Bi4Te3 |
2.DC.05 | Skippenite | Bi2TeSe2 |
2.DC.05 | Sulphotsumoite | Bi3Te2S |
2.DC.05 | Tellurantimony | Sb2Te3 |
2.DC.05 | Tellurobismuthite | Bi2Te3 |
2.DC.05 | Tetradymite | Bi2Te2S |
2.DC.05 | Tsumoite | BiTe |
2.DC.05 | Baksanite | Bi6Te2S3 |
2.DC.05 | Joséite-C | Bi16Te3S9 |
2.DC.05 | Protojoséite | Bi3(Te,S)2 |
2.DC.05 | Sztrókayite | Bi3TeS2 |
2.DC.05 | Vihorlatite | Bi24Se17Te4 |
2.DC.05 | Telluronevskite | Bi3TeSe2 |
2.DC.05 | UM1983-09-S:BiPbTe | PbBi3S2Te |
2.DC.05 | Hitachiite | Pb5Bi2Te2S6 |
2.DC.05 | Ehrigite | Bi8Te3 |
2.DC.15 | Castaingite | CuMo2S5 |
Fluorescence of Joséite-A
Not fluorescent in UV
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 Joséite-A
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References for Joséite-A
Reference List:
Cook, N. J., Ciobanu, C. L., Wagner, T., Stanley, C. J. (2007) Minerals of the system Bi–Te–Se–S related to the tetradymite archetype: review of classification and compositional variation. The Canadian Mineralogist, 45 (4) 665-708 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.45.4.665
Localities for Joséite-A
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).
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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| Márquez-Zavalía et al. (2012) |
Australia | |
| Somarin (2009) |
| Cristiana Ciobanu & Bill Birch 2008 +1 other reference |
| Henry et al. (2022) |
| Dalstra et al. (2023) |
Austria | |
| Paar et al. (2019) |
Canada | |
| aris.empr.gov.bc.ca (n.d.) +3 other references |
| M. Burkhardt |
China | |
| Zhenru Zhang et al. (1987) |
| Meng et al. (2022) |
| Yingchen Ren et al. (1986) +1 other reference |
| Zhenru Zhang et al. (1987) |
| Liu et al. (2022) |
| Xia et al. (2021) |
| Xinzhi Zhan et al. (1995) |
Czech Republic | |
| Jiří Zachariáš et al. (2014) |
| Šrein et al. (Šumava) |
| Dolníček et al. (2021) |
Greece | |
| Voudouris et al. (2013) |
| Voudouris et al. (2018, July) |
Hungary | |
| Zajzon N et al. (2014) |
Japan | |
| Shimizu et al. (1993) |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Harada et al. (2017) |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Izumino et al. (2015) |
Izumino et al. (2015) | |
Izumino et al. (2015) | |
| Yamada (2004) |
Nagashima et al. (2021) | |
Shirose et al. (2011) +2 other references | |
Kosovo | |
| Kołodziejczyk et al. (2015) +1 other reference |
Myanmar | |
| Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data |
Pacific Ocean | |
| Eos Trans. AGU (48) |
Poland | |
| Pieczka et al. (2011) |
| Mochnacka et al. (2015) +1 other reference |
| Harańczyk (1983) |
Portugal | |
| Fuertes-Fuente et al. (2011) |
Romania | |
| G. Cioflica (1997) +1 other reference |
Shimizu et al. (1998) | |
Shimizu et al. (1998) | |
Russia | |
| Potseluev et al. (2006) |
| Bindi et al. (2003) |
Jambor J L et al. (1997) +2 other references | |
| Gonevchuk et al. (2010) |
| Volkov et al. (2013) |
Goryachev et al. (2014) | |
| Chernyavsky et al. (2012) +1 other reference |
| Gvozdev (2009) |
| Gonevchuk et al. (2005) |
| Perevoznikova et al. (2022) |
| Перевозникова et al. (СИХОТЭ-АЛИНЬ) |
| Zaitsev et al. (2019) |
| Gamyanin +6 other references |
| Bortnikov et al. (2007) |
| Kasatkin et al. (2020) |
| Litoshko et al. (1984) +1 other reference |
| ... |
| Lyubimtseva et al. (2018) |
Slovakia | |
| Ferenc Š. et al. (2021) |
| in the Nízke Tatry Mts.]. Miner. Slov. +1 other reference |
Spain | |
| Cepedal et al. (2006) |
| Minero (2014) |
UK | |
| Stanley et al. (1991) |
| Peacock (1941) +6 other references |
USA | |
| Rombach et al. (2002, October) |
Illig (2015) | |
Zimbabwe | |
| Oberthür et al. (2008) |
| Oberthür et al. (2008) |
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