Evdokimovite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Evdokimovite
Formula:
Tl4(VO)3(SO4)5(H2O)5
Colour:
Colorless
Lustre:
Adamantine
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
4.20 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
in honor of Professor Mikhail Dmitrievich Evdokimov (1940–2010), formerly of the Department of Mineralogy, St Petersburg State University, for his contributions to mineralogy and petrology, and especially for teaching mineralogy to several generations of students at the University.
This page provides mineralogical data about Evdokimovite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43909
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43909:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
90fb97d5-9d3d-4080-b26b-483afe67c394
IMA Classification of Evdokimovite
Approved
Approval year:
2013
First published:
2014
Type description reference:
Siidra, Oleg I., Vergasova, Lidiya P., Kretser, Yuri L., Polekhovsky, Yuri S., Filatov, Stanislav K., Krivovichev, Sergey V. (2014) Unique thallium mineralization in the fumaroles of Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. III. Evdokimovite, Tl4(VO)3(SO4)5(H2O)5. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (7) 1711-1724 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.7.14
Classification of Evdokimovite
7.DF.60
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
F : With large and medium-sized cations
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
F : With large and medium-sized cations
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evd | 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 Evdokimovite
Adamantine
Colour:
Colorless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=92 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Parting:
None observed
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
4.20 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Evdokimovite
Anisotropism:
Any anisotropy is masked by abundant internal reflections.
Bireflectance:
Weak
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 400nm | 7.23% | 7.42% |
| 420nm | 7.15% | 7.34% |
| 440nm | 7.08% | 7.26% |
| 460nm | 6.99% | 7.19% |
| 470nm | 6.95% | 7.16% |
| 480nm | 6.91% | 7.12% |
| 500nm | 6.84% | 7.04% |
| 520nm | 6.78% | 6.95% |
| 540nm | 6.72% | 6.89% |
| 546nm | 6.70% | 6.87% |
| 560nm | 6.66% | 6.83% |
| 580nm | 6.60% | 6.78% |
| 589nm | 6.58% | 6.75% |
| 600nm | 6.54% | 6.71% |
| 620nm | 6.47% | 6.65% |
| 640nm | 6.43% | 6.60% |
| 650nm | 6.40% | 6.58% |
| 660nm | 6.38% | 6.56% |
| 680nm | 6.34% | 6.52% |
| 700nm | 6.29% | 6.47% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 7.42%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Light gray with beige tints
Internal Reflections:
Abundant, greenish gray
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Evdokimovite
Mindat Formula:
Tl4(VO)3(SO4)5(H2O)5
Crystallography of Evdokimovite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.2958(14) Å, b = 10.110(2) Å, c = 39.426(11) Å
β = 90.347(6)°
β = 90.347(6)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.623 : 1 : 3.9
Unit Cell V:
2,509.44 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Twinning:
None observed
Comment:
Space Group: P21/n.
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 9.793 Å | (57) |
| 8.014 Å | (100) |
| 6.580 Å | (26) |
| 4.011 Å | (19) |
| 3.621 Å | (29) |
| 3.522 Å | (44) |
| 3.010 Å | (19) |
| 2.974 Å | (21) |
Comments:
From Type Description.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates] | |
| 45b : [Other oxidized fumarolic minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Evdokimovite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Thin, colourless needles up to 0.09 mm long.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Type material is deposited in the collections of the the Mineralogical Museum, Department of Mineralogy, St Petersburg State University, St Petersburg, Russia, specimen number 1/19542.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Fumeroles.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Siidra, O. I., Vergasova, L. P., Kretser, Y. L., Polekhovsky, Y. S., Filatov, S. K., & Krivovichev, S. V. (2014). Unique thallium mineralization in the fumaroles of Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. III. Evdokimovite, Tl4 (VO) 3 (SO4) 5 (H2O) 5. Mineralogical Magazine, 78(7), 1711-1724.
Synonyms of Evdokimovite
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 7.DF. | Aldridgeite | (Cd,Ca)(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF. | Chromschieffelinite | Pb10Te6+6O20(OH)14(CrO4)(H2O)5 |
| 7.DF. | Alcaparrosaite | K3Ti4+Fe3+(SO4)4O(H2O)2 |
| 7.DF. | Bairdite | Pb2Cu2+4Te6+2O10(OH)2(SO4) · H2O |
| 7.DF. | Carlsonite | (NH4)5Fe3+3O(SO4)6 · 7H2O |
| 7.DF. | Ammoniomathesiusite | (NH4)5(UO2)4(SO4)4(VO5) · 4H2O |
| 7.DF. | Erssonite | Mg7Fe3+2(OH)18[Ca(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| 7.DF. | Flaggite | Pb4Cu2+4Te6+2(SO4)2O11(OH)2(H2O) |
| 7.DF. | Poellmannite | Ca6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| 7.DF. | Haywoodite | [Pb(H2O)10][Zn12(OH)20(H2O)(SO4)3] |
| 7.DF. | Cherokeeite | [Pb2Zn(OH)4](SO4) · H2O |
| 7.DF. | Cuprocherokeeite | [Pb8Zn3Cu2+(OH)16](SO4)4 · 4H2O |
| 7.DF. | Tzeferisite | CaZn8(SO4)2(OH)12Cl2(H2O)9 |
| 7.DF.05 | Uklonskovite | NaMg(SO4)F · 2H2O |
| 7.DF.10 | Kainite | KMg(SO4)Cl · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.10 | Kaliochalcite | KCu2(SO4)2[(OH)(H2O)] |
| 7.DF.15 | Natrochalcite | NaCu2(SO4)2(OH) · 2H2O |
| 7.DF.17 | Unnamed (Ba-Sb Silicate-Sulphate-Hydroxide-Hydrate) | Ba3Sb5+[(Si,S)O3(OH)]2(OH,O)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.17 | Genplesite | Ca3Sn(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.20 | Metasideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| 7.DF.20 | Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.25 | Despujolsite | Ca3Mn4+(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.25 | Fleischerite | Pb3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.25 | Schaurteite | Ca3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O |
| 7.DF.25 | Mallestigite | Pb3Sb5+(SO4)(AsO4)(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.30 | Slavíkite | (H3O+)3Mg6Fe15(SO4)21(OH)18 · 98H2O |
| 7.DF.35 | Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| 7.DF.40 | Lannonite | Mg2Ca4Al4(SO4)8F8 · 24H2O |
| 7.DF.40 | Vlodavetsite | AlCa2(SO4)2F2Cl · 4H2O |
| 7.DF.45 | Peretaite | Ca(SbO)4(SO4)2(OH)2 · 2H2O |
| 7.DF.50 | Gordaite | NaZn4(SO4)(OH)6Cl · 6H2O |
| 7.DF.50 | Calamaite | Na2TiO(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
| 7.DF.52 | Scordariite | K8(Fe3+0.67◻0.33)[Fe3+3O(SO4)6]2 · 14H2O |
| 7.DF.52 | Huizingite-(Al) | [(NH4)9(SO4)2][(Al,Fe3+)3(OH)2(H2O)4(SO4)6] |
| 7.DF.55 | Clairite | (NH4)2Fe3(SO4)4(OH)3 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.55 | Giacovazzoite | K5Fe3+3O(SO4)6 · 10H2O |
| 7.DF.57 | Magnanelliite | K3Fe3+2(SO4)4(OH)(H2O)2 |
| 7.DF.60 | Arzrunite | Cu4Pb2(SO4)(OH)4Cl6 · 2H2O (?) |
| 7.DF.62 | Bridgesite-(Ce) | CaCe2Cu6(SO4)4(OH)12 · 8H2O |
| 7.DF.65 | Elyite | Pb4Cu(SO4)O2(OH)4 · H2O |
| 7.DF.70 | Lautenthalite | PbCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 7.DF.70 | Yecoraite | Fe3+3Bi5(Te6+O4)2(Te4+O3)O9 · 9H2O |
| 7.DF.75 | Riomarinaite | Bi(SO4)(OH) · H2O |
| 7.DF.80 | Dukeite | Bi3+24Cr6+8O57(OH)6 · 3H2O |
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.
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References for Evdokimovite
Reference List:
Williams, P. A., Hatert, F., Pasero, M., Mills, S. J. (2013) New minerals and nomenclature modifications approved in 2013. CNMNC Newsletter No.17. Mineralogical Magazine, 77 (7) 2997-3005 doi:10.1180/minmag.2013.077.7.09
Siidra, Oleg I., Vergasova, Lidiya P., Kretser, Yuri L., Polekhovsky, Yuri S., Filatov, Stanislav K., Krivovichev, Sergey V. (2014) Unique thallium mineralization in the fumaroles of Tolbachik volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. III. Evdokimovite, Tl4(VO)3(SO4)5(H2O)5. Mineralogical Magazine, 78 (7) 1711-1724 doi:10.1180/minmag.2014.078.7.14
Localities for Evdokimovite
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Russia (TL) | |
| Siidra et al. (2014) |
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Great Fissure eruption, Tolbachik Volcanic field, Milkovsky District, Kamchatka Krai, Russia