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Cuprokalininite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Formula:
CuCr2S4
Colour:
Black
Lustre:
Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
4½ - 5
Specific Gravity:
4.16 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Isometric
Name:
Copper analog of kalininite
Spinel-type structure (sulphospinel, thiospinel) -> see Thiospinel Group.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
40142
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40142:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
1e51d90c-2dd0-4cbf-95f0-f26ed2acbe81

IMA Classification of CuprokalininiteHide

Classification of CuprokalininiteHide

2.DA.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
A : M:S = 3:4
2.10.1.20

2 : SULFIDES
10 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 3:4

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

Physical Properties of CuprokalininiteHide

Sub-Metallic
Comment:
Close to metallic
Colour:
Black
Comment:
with a weak dark bronze tint
Streak:
Black
Hardness:
4½ - 5 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN20=356 - 458 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Comment:
Mohs hardness was estimated from VHN.
Tenacity:
Very brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.16 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of CuprokalininiteHide

Reflectivity:
WavelengthR
400nm34.30%
420nm34.10%
440nm33.90%
460nm33.70%
480nm33.50%
500nm33.20%
520nm33.00%
540nm32.80%
560nm32.50%
580nm32.20%
600nm31.90%
620nm31.60%
640nm31.20%
660nm30.90%
680nm30.60%
700nm30.40%

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Colour in reflected light:
Pale cream
Internal Reflections:
None observed

Chemistry of CuprokalininiteHide

Mindat Formula:
CuCr2S4
Common Impurities:
V,Fe,Zn

Crystallography of CuprokalininiteHide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m (4/m 3 2/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Fd3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.814(2) Å
Unit Cell V:
945.2 ų
Z:
8
Morphology:
Dominant forms are {111} and {100} with distinct growth steps.
Twinning:
Polysynthetic twins on {111} are typical. Occasionally, simple twinning by the spinel law is identified.

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0012907CuprokalininiteRaccah P M, Bouchard R J, Wold A (1966) Crystallographic study of chromium spinels Journal of Applied Physics 37 1436-14371966synthetic0293
0013422CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013423CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013424CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013425CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013444CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013445CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013446CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013447CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013448CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013449CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0013450CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Karl R, Rackwitz R (1981) Mossbauer studies of thiospinels. V. The systems Cu1-xFexMe2S4 (Me=Cr,Rh) and Cu1-xFexCr2(S.7Se.3)4 Journal of Solid State Chemistry 40 255-2651981synthetic0293
0018335CuprokalininiteRiedel E, Horvath E (1973) Spinelle mit substituierten Nichtmetallteilgittern. IV. Roentgenographische Untersuchung der Systeme CuCr2(S11-xSex)4 und CuCr3(Se1-xTex)4 Zeitschrift fur Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie 399 219-22419730293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.44 Å(6)
2.94 Å(10)
2.44 Å(6)
1.884 Å(9)
1.731 Å(10)
1.133 Å(6)
1.098 Å(6)
1.030 Å(6)
1.002 Å(10)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
40 : Regional metamorphism (greenschist, amphibolite, granulite facies)

Type Occurrence of CuprokalininiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Euhedral octahedral or cubo-octahedral microcrystals up to 0.2 mm in size.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, catalog no. 3886/1-3
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In a Cr-V-bearing quartz-diopside metamorphic rock.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Reznitsky, L.Z., Sklyarov, E.V., Ushchapovskaya, Z.F., Suvorova, L.F., Polekhovsky, Yu.S., Dzerzanovsky, P., Barash, I.G. (2010) Cuprokalininite CuCr2S4 - the new sulfospinel from metamorphic rocks of Sludyanka Complex (South Baikal Region). Zapiski Rossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 139(6): 39-49

Synonyms of CuprokalininiteHide

Relationship of Cuprokalininite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
CarrolliteCuCo2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
Cuproiridsite(Cu,Fe)Ir2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
EzochiiteCu+(Rh3+Pt4+)S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
FletcheriteCuNi2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
Florensovite(Cu,Zn)Cr1.5Sb0.5S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
MalaniteCu1+(Ir3+Pt4+)S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
RhodostanniteCu1+(Fe2+0.5Sn4+1.5)S4Tet. 4/m : I41/a
ToyohaiteAg1+(Fe2+0.5Sn4+1.5)S4Tet. 4/m : I41/a
Unnamed (Fe3+-analogue of Fletcherite)Cu(Fe3+,Ni,Co)2S4

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.DA.ZaykoviteRh3Se4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.DA.GrimmiteNiCo2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.ZolenskyiteFeCr2S4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.DA.EzochiiteCu+(Rh3+Pt4+)S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.FerrodimolybdeniteFeMo2S4Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.DA.05BornhardtiteCo2+Co3+2Se4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05CarrolliteCuCo2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05Cuproiridsite(Cu,Fe)Ir2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05Cuprorhodsite(Cu1+0.5Fe3+0.5)Rh3+2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05DaubréeliteFe2+Cr3+2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05FletcheriteCuNi2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05Florensovite(Cu,Zn)Cr1.5Sb0.5S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
2.DA.05GreigiteFe2+Fe3+2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05InditeFeIn2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05KalininiteZnCr2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05LinnaeiteCo2+Co3+2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05MalaniteCu1+(Ir3+Pt4+)S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
2.DA.05PolydymiteNi2+Ni3+2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05SiegeniteCoNi2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05TrüstedtiteNi3Se4Iso.
2.DA.05TyrrelliteCu(Co3+,Ni3+)2Se4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05ViolariteFe2+Ni3+2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05XingzhongitePb2+Ir3+2S4Iso.
2.DA.05CadmoinditeCdIn2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05JoegoldsteiniteMnCr2S4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.05NickeltyrrelliteCuNi2Se4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
2.DA.10RhodostanniteCu1+(Fe2+0.5Sn4+1.5)S4Tet. 4/m : I41/a
2.DA.10ToyohaiteAg1+(Fe2+0.5Sn4+1.5)S4Tet. 4/m : I41/a
2.DA.15BrezinaiteCr3S4Mon. 2/m
2.DA.15Heideite(Fe,Cr)1.15(Ti,Fe)2S4Mon. 2/m
2.DA.20InaglyiteCu3Pb(Ir,Pt)8S16Hex.
2.DA.20KonderiteCu3Pb(Rh,Pt,Ir)8S16Hex. 6/m : P6/m
2.DA.25Kingstonite(Rh,Ir,Pt)3S4Mon. 2/m : B2/m

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Insoluble in HCl.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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Localities for CuprokalininiteHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Russia (TL)
 
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Lake Baikal area
      • Slyudyanka
Williams et al. (2010) +1 other reference
 
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