Pekovite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Pekovite
Igor Viktorovich Pekov
Formula:
SrB2Si2O8
Colour:
White, colourless
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
6½ - 7
Specific Gravity:
3.35
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
The mineral is named in honour of the Russian mineralogist Prof. Igor Viktorovich Pekov (born 1967), a specialist in the mineralogy of alkaline rocks, granitic pegmatites, volcanic fumaroles, and the oxidation zones of ore deposits, as well as in the history of mineralogy. He is the Head of the Department of Mineralogy at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
The strontium analogue of Danburite and Maleevite.
The structure has paracelsian topology; as such, the species may alternatively be grouped within "paracelsian group", alongside with danburite, maleevite, maleevite, paracelsian, hurlbutite, and strontiohurlbutite.
The structure has paracelsian topology; as such, the species may alternatively be grouped within "paracelsian group", alongside with danburite, maleevite, maleevite, paracelsian, hurlbutite, and strontiohurlbutite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
25700
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:25700:2
Similar Names
| Pekoite | A valid IMA mineral species | CuPbBi11S18 |
IMA Classification of Pekovite
Approved
Approval year:
2003
First published:
2004
Type description reference:
Pautov, L. A., Agakhanov, A. A., Sokolova, E., Hawthorne, F. C. (2004) Maleevite, BaB2Si2O8 and pekovite, SrB2Si2O8, new mineral species from the Dara-i-Pioz alkaline massif, Northern Tajikistan: description and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (1) 107-119 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.1.107
Classification of Pekovite
9.FA.65
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
F : Tektosilicates without zeolitic H2O
A : Tektosilicates without additional non-tetrahedral anions
9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
F : Tektosilicates without zeolitic H2O
A : Tektosilicates without additional non-tetrahedral anions
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 for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Pko | 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 Pekovite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
White, colourless
Streak:
White
Hardness:
6½ - 7 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=953 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
3.35(2) g/cm3 (Measured) 3.36 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Pekovite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.597(2) nβ = 1.627(2) nγ = 1.632(2)
2V:
Measured: -43° (3)
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.035
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
Medium, v > r,
Comments:
beta (calc)
Chemistry of Pekovite
Mindat Formula:
SrB2Si2O8
Element Weights:
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Crystallography of Pekovite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm(2/m2/m2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pnma
Setting:
Pnma
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.155(2) Å, b = 7.919(1) Å, c = 8.921(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.03 : 1 : 1.127
Unit Cell V:
576.11 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005929 | Pekovite | Pautov L A, Agakhanov A A, Sokolova E V, Hawthorne F C (2004) Maleevite, BaB2Si2O8, and pekovite, SrB2Si2O8, new mineral species from the Dara-i-Pioz alkaline massif, Northern Tajikistan: Description and crystal structure The Canadian Mineralogist 42 107-119 |  | 2004 | Dara-i-Pioz alkaline massif, Northern Tajikistan | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 3.62 Å | (100) |
| 3.51 Å | (90) |
| 2.786 Å | (90) |
| 3.31 Å | (80) |
| 1.982 Å | (70B) |
| 5.94 Å | (60) |
| 3.01 Å | (60) |
Reference:
Pautov, L. A., Agakhanov, A. A., Sokolova, E., Hawthorne, F. C. (2004) Maleevite, BaB2Si2O8 and pekovite, SrB2Si2O8, new mineral species from the Dara-i-Pioz alkaline massif, Northern Tajikistan: description and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (1) 107-119 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.1.107
Comments:
Pautov et al. (2004); type material.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks | >3.0 |
| 35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks |
Type Occurrence of Pekovite
General Appearance of Type Material:
Anhedral equant grains from 0.05 to 0.2 mm, commonly intergrown with pectolite, quartz, highly strontian fluorite and aegirine .
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Pautov, L. A., Agakhanov, A. A., Sokolova, E., Hawthorne, F. C. (2004) Maleevite, BaB2Si2O8 and pekovite, SrB2Si2O8, new mineral species from the Dara-i-Pioz alkaline massif, Northern Tajikistan: description and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (1) 107-119 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.1.107
Synonyms of Pekovite
Other Language Names for Pekovite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 9.FA. | Bonaccorsiite | KK2Na3(Al6Si36)O84 |
| 9.FA. | Hexacelsian | BaAl2Si2O8 |
| 9.FA. | Wodegongjieite | KCa3(Al7Si9)O32 |
| 9.FA.05 | Panunzite | (K,Na)AlSiO4 |
| 9.FA.05 | Yoshiokaite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)O4] |
| 9.FA.05 | Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
| 9.FA.05 | Trinepheline | NaAlSiO4 |
| 9.FA.05 | Davidsmithite | (Ca,◻)2Na6Al8Si8O32 |
| 9.FA.05 | Kaliophilite | KAlSiO4 |
| 9.FA.05 | Kalsilite | KAlSiO4 |
| 9.FA.05 | 'Carnegieite' | NaAlSiO4 |
| 9.FA.05 | Megakalsilite | KAlSiO4 |
| 9.FA.05 | Trikalsilite | K2NaAl3(SiO4)3 |
| 9.FA.10 | Malinkoite | NaBSiO4 |
| 9.FA.15 | Virgilite | LiAlSi2O6 |
| 9.FA.25 | Lisitsynite | KBSi2O6 |
| 9.FA.30 | Ferrisanidine | K[Fe3+Si3O8] |
| 9.FA.30 | Buddingtonite | (NH4)(AlSi3O8) |
| 9.FA.30 | Rubicline | Rb(AlSi3O8) |
| 9.FA.30 | 'Monalbite' | NaAlSi3O8 |
| 9.FA.30 | Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| 9.FA.30 va | 'Germanate-celsian' | BaAl2Ge2O8 |
| 9.FA.30 | Celsian | Ba(Al2Si2O8) |
| 9.FA.30 | Sanidine | K(AlSi3O8) |
| 9.FA.30 | Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
| 9.FA.35 | Reedmergnerite | NaBSi3O8 |
| 9.FA.35 | Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| 9.FA.35 | Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
| 9.FA.40 | Paracelsian | Ba(Al2Si2O8) |
| 9.FA.45 | Svyatoslavite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
| 9.FA.45 | Kumdykolite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| 9.FA.50 | Slawsonite | Sr(Al2Si2O8) |
| 9.FA.55 | Lisetite | CaNa2Al4Si4O16 |
| 9.FA.60 | Stronalsite | Na2SrAl4Si4O16 |
| 9.FA.60 | Banalsite | Na2BaAl4Si4O16 |
| 9.FA.65 | Maleevite | BaB2Si2O8 |
| 9.FA.65 | Danburite | CaB2Si2O8 |
| 9.FA.70 | Liebermannite | KAlSi3O8 |
| 9.FA.70 | Lingunite | NaAlSi3O8 |
| 9.FA.70 | Stöfflerite | CaAl2Si2O8 |
| 9.FA.75 | Pfaffenbergite | KNa3(Al4Si12)O32 |
| 9.FA.75 | Kokchetavite | K(AlSi3O8) |
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 Pekovite
Reference List:
Pautov, L. A., Agakhanov, A. A., Sokolova, E., Hawthorne, F. C. (2004) Maleevite, BaB2Si2O8 and pekovite, SrB2Si2O8, new mineral species from the Dara-i-Pioz alkaline massif, Northern Tajikistan: description and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (1) 107-119 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.1.107
Mandarino, Joseph A. (2004) New minerals. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (6) 1901-1927 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.6.1901
Pautov, L. A., Agakhanov, A. A., Sokolova, E., Hawthorne, F. C. (2004) Maleevite, BaB2Si2O8 and pekovite, SrB2Si2O8, new mineral species from the Dara-i-Pioz alkaline massif, Northern Tajikistan: description and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (1) 107-119 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.1.107
Localities for Pekovite
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Tajikistan (TL) | |
| Pautov et al. (2004) +6 other references |
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